Going from 100% telework to 100% office work

[Anonymous]

I am facing a similar situation (considering going from 100% telework with minimal travel to and office job with the option to telework). I fear the upheaval it will cause in my life, especially since DH travels and I am home to be responsible for most of the household management. It's a tough decision.

[Anonymous]

I have endured a 50 minute commute (mostly smooth highway driving) for 3 years now. I started with a day per week of telework, and I just scored another day per pay period. My goal is to have 2 days/week telework in 6 months.

The commute is extremely draining if you are driving v. taking transit/commuter rail. You will have to get up early to make it to the office on time, and come home grumpy, tired, and hungry. The slightest thing will set you off. (I haven't moved yet because of a relationship situation.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am facing a similar situation (considering going from 100% telework with minimal travel to and office job with the option to telework). I fear the upheaval it will cause in my life, especially since DH travels and I am home to be responsible for most of the household management. It's a tough decision.

This is my other issue. It's been amazing to be home for deliveries and servicemen.

[Anonymous]

OP, I think you posted before about moving back to the DMV because of your husband's military assignment. It will be a big adjustment. Even though you have worked for years telecommuting when you were away, it seems as if your employer's culture doesn't value it at all. You will have to make the first month or two as much of being seen and being in the office during all work hours possible. That means setting up all the kid daycare/school set up, household setup (including repairs - are you moving back to your townhouse?), before the official date of working from office begins. You will have to burn some leave most likely. If they see you as coming in and out, they will wonder what you did while you telecommuted. It stinks because it won't reflect at all on the goodwill you built up when you were away. But it is the safest way to transition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I think you posted before about moving back to the DMV because of your husband's military assignment. It will be a big adjustment. Even though you have worked for years telecommuting when you were away, it seems as if your employer's culture doesn't value it at all. You will have to make the first month or two as much of being seen and being in the office during all work hours possible. That means setting up all the kid daycare/school set up, household setup (including repairs - are you moving back to your townhouse?), before the official date of working from office begins. You will have to burn some leave most likely. If they see you as coming in and out, they will wonder what you did while you telecommuted. It stinks because it won't reflect at all on the goodwill you built up when you were away. But it is the safest way to transition.

Yes, that was me. We're still debating. I really don't want to choose DC, and he still really does.

I frequently travel back, and work long hours when I'm in town, and I'm not sure I can keep that going when it's real life and not business travel.