Through various re-orgs, I am the only person in my team in my city, state, and time zone. Going to the office and work from home isn’t any different. I actually worked longer hours at home, getting in on early meetings when I would be commuting. I’m extending these flexibilities to my team and customers. I would be less effective in the office, pretty sure many people are in the same boat.
I don’t mind going back to office, no skin off my back. What is ironic is these executives who scream in person collaboration like it was magic bullet to solve all problems. They obviously have no clue on how people get work done.
For those who say jobs will be farmed out to India if remote work can satisfy the requirements. In office jobs are being outsourced all the same. If you think that you have some influence over these decisions by going to the office, hate to burst your bubble, that is a mistake. Better invest the energy to find a new job and determine your own destiny.
Bumped from @syp+1cs67041 for being on point.