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116 votes
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Bosses are fed up with remote work for four main reasons. Some of them are undeniable.
76 votes -
Remote work to wipe out $800 billion from office values, McKinsey says
84 votes -
Google has officially changed its mind about remote work
62 votes -
The war on remote work has nothing to do with productivity - the goal is avoiding a commercial real estate crash
132 votes -
Amazon is warning employees they risk undermining their own promotion prospects unless they return to the office (RTO) for three days a week, as was mandated by CEO Andy Jassy months ago
60 votes -
Bosses dislike work-from-home but suspect they’re stuck with it
72 votes -
My company offers a stipend of $150/quarter to improve my home office
It's six months and I haven't spent it yet. What do I need that I don't realize I need? I already have multiple monitors, keyboards, etc. Separate headphones (that I don't use because I don't need...
It's six months and I haven't spent it yet.
What do I need that I don't realize I need?
I already have multiple monitors, keyboards, etc. Separate headphones (that I don't use because I don't need to shut the door often), microphone (doesn't make a difference), and other obvious tech toys. I bought a new UPS right before I started the job.
It's a nice problem to have: "I don't need anything." But surely I should spend money on SOMEthing?
12 votes -
I guess this whole time I was a small minority - enjoying working in person
I’m a software engineer. Any time this topic comes up it’s clear I’m the odd one out. Recruiters will tell me “don’t worry, we’re fully remote!” but that’s not what I want to hear. Co-workers that...
I’m a software engineer. Any time this topic comes up it’s clear I’m the odd one out. Recruiters will tell me “don’t worry, we’re fully remote!” but that’s not what I want to hear. Co-workers that are mandated to return to office go on a quiet rebellion to stay at home (and to be clear, I love that they are displaying the power that laborers have even without a union). But for me the quality of the work is lower when remote. Video calls suck and are emotionally draining. Collaboration is core to doing work for me. Sure I can close tickets just fine from home. But what if I’m there to wrap my head around the entire system and all of the people involved in it?
A few things I’m aware of that influence my opinion here:
- I don’t have kids
- I am comfortable asserting my free time. I take plenty of time off and typically work six hour days, never with any push back from anyone. I can usually get much more done in six hours than is asked of me
- Programming is my dream job
Thankfully I am still able to find fully in-person opportunities around me. So this is really just a matter of understanding the rest of the labor market. I don’t need to or want to change anyone’s mind here.
46 votes -
Great, affordable downtowns that don't require a car?
Hi all, Yesterday I got the good news from my work that my remote work assignment is now permanent and I am free to live and work anywhere in the US. I get to keep my salary so really any place is...
Hi all,
Yesterday I got the good news from my work that my remote work assignment is now permanent and I am free to live and work anywhere in the US. I get to keep my salary so really any place is on the table for me and I wanted to get some feedback and advice from those who live or have lived across the US.
While I would personally be content moving to the middle of nowhere, my partner has been aching to get out of the suburbs of the Bay area and be around more people and things to do that wouldn't require her to drive places. Personally, I'm looking to take my rent price down to a maximum of ~$2100 per month for a 2 bedroom that will give us enough space to each do our remote work. Some places that I have been looking at are:
- San Diego, CA - not so affordable but has great dog beaches and vibrant downtown
- Chattanooga, TN - affordable but small for my partner and lacks the restaurant variety we have grown accustomed to in CA. Knoxville, TN may be a runner up.
- Kansas City, MO - I have nephews that I have neglected being a part of their life and this would put me within 30 minutes of being close to them. Apartments are dirt cheap in downtown.
- Richmond, VA - closer to my parents but haven't looked too into this. I grew up on the complete other side of VA but am willing to come back to the state .
- Chicago, IL - this place is massive and I have no idea what are the best places in the city to live vs. what to avoid. I have always heard Chicago is underrated and I'm not opposed to the cold. I like that they have tons to do but it isn't really close to family as I would like to be.
Anyways, I'm open to hearing about some underrated places and putting some time into researching them. Walkability and things to do are critical in selling the city to my partner who really doesn't want to drive to do anything.
27 votes -
‘Don’t mess with us’: WebMD parent company demands return to office in bizarre video
68 votes -
Zoom CEO reportedly tells staff: Workers can't build trust or collaborate... on Zoom
52 votes -
What is productivity, and is it a reasonable lever to force a return to office?
25 votes -
Pay cut: Google employees who work from home could lose money
16 votes -
How do I keep myself sane while trying to find a WFH job?
Since pretty much the beginning of the year, I've been searching on-and-off for something WFH-related, but it feels like the only thing that ever calls me back is something that either defines...
Since pretty much the beginning of the year, I've been searching on-and-off for something WFH-related, but it feels like the only thing that ever calls me back is something that either defines itself as 'contract work', requires cold calling or sales (which is insanely stressful and comes with those good 'ol CommissionsTM!), or lists as remote but is actually hybrid.
I'm fine with tech support, customer support, data entry-- I just don't want a job that has "make your own hours!" or shift bids or whatever. And yet, I never hear back from anything that isn't either pseudo-telemarketing or something else that relies on commission in order to actually justify a viable living.
And don't get me started on the website applications. What in the fuck is the point of Indeed if every single major company just asks me to apply on their site afterwards, anyway? I already have all of this information, along with about 60 of those proficiency tests that are supposed to get me noticed, already filled out on Indeed. And even if I download my Indeed profile as a resume and upload it to another site, if I'm lucky it'll pull my previous employer's name and my job title. But that still means filling in contact information, references, and the whole shebang of everything else.
I've also tried to find something local that's not Remote, but unless I want something super-mega-corporate, full-time seems to be out of the picture.
So anyone have any suggestions? What do I do at this point? Indeed feels like how most people describe Tinder if you're a straight man, or finding a D&D group if you're not a DM.
Oh, as an aside: About 50% of WFH jobs seem to be related to medical in some way, and all of those require someone who already has experience in medical data entry or something already. How does that work? Ditto insurance companies, I guess.
38 votes -
The life-ruining power of routines: Habits don’t lead to personal optimisation. They lead to suffering.
32 votes -
The home-working revolution is harming younger workers: Bosses who insist on a return to the office are demonised — but turning up is better for your career
18 votes -
These people who work from home have a secret: They have two jobs
16 votes -
Work From Home (WFH) Thread - March 16th, 2020
I suspect many of you are, like me, working from home today and in the near future. I thought that it might be nice to have a single thread where we can chat about WFH and our day to day lives...
I suspect many of you are, like me, working from home today and in the near future. I thought that it might be nice to have a single thread where we can chat about WFH and our day to day lives while self-isolating in order to feel a bit less isolated. If people think this kind of thing is a good idea, perhaps this can be a daily (or weekly o_o) thread.
Feel free to talk about:
- Day to day life at home
- What's on your agenda for work
- Your thoughts on self-isolating and quarantine.
- Casual talk that you might normally have with coworkers .
- Anything else! (Though of course, the rest of the site still exists)
I personally tend to get more work done while working from home as there are less interruptions in the form of meetings and informal breaks. So in a weird way I'm looking forward to this time in order to get quite a bit done. Still, it's hard not to get cabin fever.
How are you all doing?
19 votes -
Home/remote workers, any advice or tips?
I've recently accepted a new developer role for a small tech company where everyone works remotely. I've had experience of working from home as a freelancer in the past and slightly more recently...
I've recently accepted a new developer role for a small tech company where everyone works remotely. I've had experience of working from home as a freelancer in the past and slightly more recently working for a distributed company, although there I was working in a small shared office with one other colleague.
I wondered if anyone has any tips or advice on how best to remain productive as well as avoid distractions and try to keep a work/life balance?
I do intend to eventually find a co-working space but immediately I plan to work from home for at least the first few months.
Thanks!
16 votes -
Basecamp’s founders are trying to start an email rebellion with hey.com
17 votes -
Employee monitoring software surges as companies send staff home
18 votes -
Deutsche Bank suggests 5% tax on home workers to support those impacted by the pandemic
12 votes -
Working from home: Perks and policies?
Wondering how other organizations are supporting / controlling working from home? Do you guys get your internet reimbursed? Do you have to use a company-controlled wifi router? Do you get a...
Wondering how other organizations are supporting / controlling working from home?
Do you guys get your internet reimbursed? Do you have to use a company-controlled wifi router? Do you get a cellphone (with data) so you have a back-up connectivity? Allowances? Are you surveilled?
23 votes -
Elon Musk bans remote work at Twitter, warns staff of “dire” economic outlook
16 votes -
The rise of the worker productivity score
19 votes -
The workforce is about to change dramatically
16 votes -
Real reasons why tech giants are hugging “remote work”
9 votes -
Evolving Reddit's workforce - Going forward, Reddit employees will mostly be able to work remotely from wherever they want, and all US employees will be paid the same, regardless of location
18 votes -
For those who used to work in offices and now work at home due to the pandemic: How has your work schedule changed?
Do you have different rituals? (e.g. used to be in the office by 9am, now shifted to night bird; or switched to a 4-day work week; or take a mid-day break for home schooling)
16 votes -
The future of the office is cozy
20 votes -
End of the office: The quiet, grinding loneliness of working from home
11 votes -
What Twitter’s move to shutter offices signals for Big Tech
11 votes -
Good news: Remote work is more accepted. Bad news: You might not want it.
22 votes -
So you want to turn an office building into a home?
10 votes -
How do you get a promotion when you work in a remote office?
Some years ago, I wrote a book about telecommuting, including a section about the reasons people don't want to be remote workers. High on the list was, "It's too hard to move up in the company"...
Some years ago, I wrote a book about telecommuting, including a section about the reasons people don't want to be remote workers. High on the list was, "It's too hard to move up in the company" because if you're out of sight, you're out of mind.
Well, now suddenly nearly everybody is a telecommuter, whether or not they like the idea. So that particular skill is particularly relevant. And I've been assigned an article on "How to 'manage up' when you work from home." I'd like your input.
My article is meant to compile practical how-to tips for people working from home on “how to stay on your boss's radar.” What advice do you have to share?
Ideally: Give me a bullet point (“Do XYZ”), why (“It accomplishes this”), and perhaps an anecdote sharing how it made a difference.
Please don’t expend energy telling me why it’s important, or what the barriers are. Take that as a given. I’m looking for solid “Do this” suggestions.
17 votes -
New Jersey is motivating telecommuters to appeal their New York tax bills. Connecticut may be next.
13 votes -
With offices sitting empty, US landlords are ‘handing back the keys’
18 votes -
Because of Coronavirus, vendors are offering special videoconferencing deals. Here's a roundup of what's available
11 votes -
The world’s first autonomous snowplows are in service
14 votes -
Fall on walk from bed to desk is workplace accident, German court rules
17 votes -
Remote worker? These nations want you
13 votes -
Busting the common misconceptions about working from home
10 votes -
DoD updates telework policy for the first time since 2012
17 votes -
The effects of remote work on collaboration among information workers
9 votes -
Google's 'hypocritical' remote work policies anger employees, after a senior executive announced he's moving to New Zealand in what some workers consider special treatment
13 votes -
It’s not just the isolation. Working from home has surprising downsides.
9 votes -
The elaborate con that tricked dozens into working for a fake design agency
11 votes -
Asynchronous communication: The real reason remote workers are more productive
10 votes -
Meet Freshii’s new ‘virtual cashier’ — who works from Nicaragua for $3.75 an hour
10 votes