I’m a manager in a federal office, it’s much easier to supervise people I’m person. All of the mentorship and relationship building happens in person, as well as most of the effective collaboration. New young people seem to be coming and going from our agency very quickly because they have no connection to what we do from home. I’m ok with a hybrid arrangement because I understand that everyone hates the commute, but I would prefer around 3 days a week together in person. |
If you’re only going in 4 times every two weeks, you are not the person PP is talking about. |
There’s some element of truth to this but it need not be on a daily basis. |
This anti-WFH trolling is just so old. At least come up with something new. |
Im a semi extrovert. Seeing people in person, chitchat, makes me happy. I dont put myself together if i work from home. I leave my camera off, my teeth unbrushed. It’s depressing. Why go anywhere? Just get things deliver by drones to your house. Life is starting to feel less worthwhile. |
It’s not jealousy, but fairness. Everyone knows that WFH employees - on average - shirk more than their in-office peers, yet they are paid the same. In-office workers should not receive a raise to work there, but WFH folks should be paid less to WFH, at least 25% less based on their lack of commuting, dry cleaning, aftercare, etc. and lower productivity. I know some WFH loon will go crazy about these comments, but this is what’s on everyone’s mind. |
Nobody wants your mentorship, relationship... Your inability to supervise WFH folks is not my problem. Big chip on your shoulder... |
says who? OPM said that? |
This. x10000 |
This is where someone screams "Not your employer's problem! Pack a lunch!" Not to mention that WFH employees pay rent and utilities that the employer would otherwise have to pay. That said, there's nothing stopping an employer from offering a bonus to work in person: maybe they should put their money where their mouths are. Is bonding over the water cooler really that important, if the company has to pay cash for to happen? Would be interesting to find out. |
Everyone does not know that at all. My agency has worked great during this period. In fact, now that o think about it the people that are running slow are the ones that are in the office more and are chatty extroverts. |
I don’t have a chip on my shoulder. I’ve been very successful in my career, partially by building a strong network. You won’t do that at home in your pajamas with your camera off. |
I think it's spot-on. Many, many women reported a sense or relief during covid because the workplace harassment stopped. |
This happened to me (I got weird) years ago working in person, when I was the only person on my floor. So I do get what you're saying. But the vast majority of people are not "never seeing anyone in person." They have family, friends, neighbors, church, community events. We aren't sitting in our jammies with unbrushed teeth precisely because we do see lots of people during the day - plus all the people we see on camera. PP above, who isn't getting dressed and turning on a camera, is in control of that situation. That isn't a typical or necessary part of WFH. |
Most managers don’t mentor or even supervise. |