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What’s the most ridiculous look you’ve ever had in a meeting? in c/remotework@lemmy.world
[–] 7 points 11 months ago

I was cat sitting for my neighbor and during a Zoom call he jumped on my back and started scratching me. I pushed him off, but he kept coming at me. I ended up returning him the same day. That cat was wild!

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    The unseen hassle of remote work in c/remotework@lemmy.world
    [–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I understand your perspective, but I'd expect any manager to know how to measure progress and reward their team accordingly. Our daily and weekly meetings already ensure transparency and everyone knows what everyone else is working on. It's frustrating to need so much effort spent on self-promotion when that time could be better used for meaningful work.

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    The unseen hassle of remote work (lemmy.world)
     

    When I first started working from home, I was so happy about the freedom, no commute, more time, and we actually proved we could get things done without sitting at a desk all day. Every other meeting had charts showing how much better we were doing.

    But now it's not just about getting the job done, it's about being constantly checked on. Promotions go to the people who show up to the office a couple days a week and make just enough noise to get noticed, no matter what they really achieve.

    It's so weird that the ones grinding get ignored, while the office visitors keep moving up. Feels like effort doesn't count unless someone's watching you.

    Anyone else feeling this shift? How are you dealing it?