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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Since COVID, I have worked from home and it's been wonderful. I'm super productive - and also cozy at home. I am a huge introvert and I savor not having to "face" the world. And, a lot of my work is independent anyway. I wear my soft pants, I light a candle next to my desk, I can [b]dash out to pick up my kids, I have soup simmering [/b]... and I get a TON DONE.

We go back in person next week and I feel legit sick to my stomach. I wake up at 4am sweaty and panicked. The commute sucks. The rows of cubicles blow. The entire vibe is just...not home. I hate it and it's making me feel ill. Like the work but hate office culture. I don't know what to do.[/quote]

The bolded, plus laundry, a quick trip to grocery store, etc, are exactly why so many companies are requiring RTO.[/quote]

Yup. The “I get a ton done” is always referencing personal stuff during work hours. These people getting so worked up about going back to the office are so transparent. Find a new job, negotiate, or go back. The whining and fake panic attacks are ridiculous. [/quote]

Yep. I am a teacher (I am half time and work 2.5 days a week) and I see it in the HUGE increase of parents picking up elementary kids at school at 2:30 (vs. using aftercare) and also how many more people are shopping in stores midday running errands. All of these people's employers think they are working. [/quote]

Our school did not nor does have many buses.  We have no option but to pick up our kids [/quote]

Eye roll. Some of us pay for before and after care[/quote]

I live in Arlington County and there are problems staffing extended day. After 3 years! of trying to get a spot, I give up. We’ve already adjusted our work schedules to accommodate (I start early in the morning and end in time to meet the bus). So yeah you may see me at the park with my kids after school or running an errand with them mid-afternoon. But I’m still working full time. This wouldn’t be manageable with a commute to add in. Maybe the school systems should be paying more to actually get new hires if getting parents back in the office is that important.[/quote]

Your arrangement with your employer is your business. But don’t pretend it’s anyone’s responsibility other than yours (and your husband’s) to secure after school care for your child. There are lots of options other than onsite extended day. [/quote]

This is the sort of sentiment that is not  right for collective good of society. Let’s make small accommodations for working parents, leaving kids with others for extended periods or in front of screens is destroying our nation. Before you even start with the argument that it’s your choice to work, just stop. Majority of us don’t have a choice, both parents must work to afford a decent house, schools, lifestyle etc.

Next time you complain about shootings and mental health issues, think of how impossible everything is for working parents, as a society we need to prioritize families. Currently, it’s a dog eat dog world out there and “families matter”is used conveniently only during elections.

A civilized nation can and should do better than this.[/quote]

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