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For the PP whose work requires access to paper files: That is your job. You do what you have to do to deliver results. For you, that seems to mean spending at least some time in a physical office. But it does not have to mean sitting in a specific chair during specific hours. [b]Don't you ever do any work that does NOT require access to those files?[/b] My job requires access to physical files as well as access to a secured computer terminal that sits on a desk in an office downtown. But I only need those things for about 30% of my overall job. And that 30% usually takes place at certain times in the financial cycle. It's not from 9am to 12pm Monday through Friday 52 weeks a year without fail-- it's more like a solid week at the end of each month, and a solid month at the end of the fiscal year. When I'm not doing those particular tasks, why should I be at that desk? I have a laptop and a cell phone. People who need me can reach me. I can send emails and edit reports from anywhere, at any time. As long as I get it done by deadline, why should anyone care where I was sitting when I was doing it? Yes, I go to an office. I do it when my work requires it, not on some anachronistic schedule. Not like I'm assembling widgets on a conveyor belt which is connected to a machine which sits in a factory.

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PP here. Not really. I'm a gov attorney with a high case load, and each case has multiple files from which we work. 90% of my work involves working with the files. Sure, there are complicated cases where I may spend a couple days doing research, but most of the time I am writing briefs or decisions and need to reference the files, copy the files, etc. I could do it from home if I were willing to lug the computer and the files home on the train -- but I'm not. My choice. Others do so. I just happen to work more efficiently in the office where I can tackle multiple cases in a day. I do work from home occasionally, but I'm not as productive. However, I do appreciate the flexibility of coming in when I want to. No reason for me to have to get in at 8 am sharp or stay until 8 pm unless the work requires it.[/quote]

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