Reply to Amazon is serious about RTO

Forum Index » Jobs and Careers

Reply to "Amazon is serious about RTO"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous]I support this, especially for a company like Amazon who, at least in DC, specifically chose an office location to be convenient for commuting (especially via public transportation -- they even built a new metro stop there!). It just doesn't make sense to throw all that out the window.

I think people need to get used to the idea that post-Covid work will involve some flexible arrangements where you have required days in the office but also more flexibility to WFH part of the time than you had pre-Covid. This is still a huge upgrade for most workers! Jobs with zero flexibility or WFH were so stressful pre-Covid, especially for people with young kids or other commitments. So many people have the freedom to WFH 1-3 days a week who used to be more chained to their desks. That's great. I think there is also greater flexibility with work schedule and employers are a bit more understanding about half days or needing to leave early certain days. At least that's my impression for both my work and DH's.

But I also think people really underestimate the value of in-person work. I don't want it 40 hours a week, but personally I really benefit from being in the office with colleagues at least 2 days a week. Things get done faster, meetings are more productive, and I think it contributes to better culture. I actually like my colleagues, it's good to see them more than we have the last few years. I think people who want 100% WFH often just dislike their jobs. And that's a different problem.[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics