Commuting is manageable, and the conditions in the office are acceptable. I’ve been hybrid, and it honestly doesn’t make much difference to me personally. However, I understand that many people will struggle to meet the full RTO requirements for a variety of reasons. For some of my colleagues, going hybrid was already a challenge. I can foresee that many who are currently working remotely won’t be able to meet RTO expectations under any circumstances. Asking people to relocate feels unrealistic and unfair, especially in today’s environment. If this policy pushes people out, we could lose a lot of valuable workers—many of whom are already thriving in hybrid or remote setups. I know the main reason behind RTO is attrition, but it still feels counterproductive. The value many WFH and hybrid workers bring to the table shouldn’t be overlooked.
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As a manager when we first went to remote, I saw the challenges firsthand. While I saw the value for an employee to see his baby daughter take her first steps, I know many who were running errands and providing childcare on a daily basis. I only knew of a few people who actually took their small children to pre-school. I can state unequivocally that many parents of young children were much more stressed when Covid first hit. They would have been happier and more productive if they were going to an office every day. OTOH , I knew of people with medical conditions ( IBS for example) who were much better off as remote workers. Personally, I preferred working on site except in extreme weather. To sum it up, WFH got out of hand.
There will be no remotes.
Just a matter of time. Don’t kid yourself.
Incredible that you think a tech company run by a man worth 100+ billion that doesn’t supply free coffee offers acceptable working conditions. You’ve been had.
You got a 5-day RTO email. I'm remote and I did not and will stay remote.