Do they not have deadlines? Meetings? Projects? Are other people not counting on

Jul 12, 2024
3:22:35pm

BYUtka Truly Addicted User

them to deliver anything?

Do they not have deliverables?

Or are they "messing around" because working from home is so much faster and more efficient that they workload hasn't adjusted from being in an office?

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BYUtka

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My company (non-utah based) just ended their full WFH policy.. The meltdown was epic.

TheLost Parody account

Jul 11, 9:05am

Fire them all

Vert der Frick

Jul 11, 9:08am

That persons question about determining an hour is legitimate question

cougarfann888

Jul 11, 9:08am

We have a distance requirement. 60 miles I believe.

QBarrister

Jul 11, 9:37am

If the job they were hired for was advertised as remote, they have a legitimate complaint

Skeptical Optimist

Jul 11, 9:08am

Yes and no. Jobs change. Company needs change. You aren't entitled to the job

cougarfann888

Jul 11, 9:09am

Its going to be interesting..

TheLost

Jul 11, 9:16am

It’s the dang hedge funds pulling these strings, have too much $$$ wrapped up

pegushin

Jul 11, 9:44am

For sure, but it is still a legitimate complaint.

Spine

Jul 11, 9:37am

Sure. Employers can do whatever they want. They can fire everybody, cut pay,

Skeptical Optimist

Jul 11, 9:43am

Unfortunately the market is poor for job seekers currently, and poorly managed

BYUtka

Jul 11, 9:44am

By this logic if your job cut your salary 50% you shouldn’t complain.

SLC-Durham

Jul 11, 10:31am

Maybe they're trying a reduction in workforce with voluntary departures

JackStack

Jul 11, 9:11am

Went through this a year ago, still the complaints are constant and severe.

HingleMcCringleberry

Jul 11, 9:11am

Same here. The complaints arent going away. In September, we go 2 full weeks in office.

TADOW

Jul 11, 9:12am

We just got ride of several buildings and consolidated into a single HQ because

txblue

Jul 11, 9:14am

Smart companies are saving money and hiring better talent with WFH.

BYUtka

Jul 11, 9:18am

Yup. And getting better and more work done.

RockyBalboa

Jul 11, 9:20am

Really? So Many I know that work from home mess around half the time. I know

ColonelMustard

Jul 12, 1:26pm

Yep, really. Those people who mess around and don't get work done

RockyBalboa

Jul 12, 2:24pm

Do they not have deadlines? Meetings? Projects? Are other people not counting on

BYUtka

Jul 12, 3:22pm

It's a win for me because I can hire nationwide

txblue

Jul 11, 9:28am

One message is clear in all of this. Work is a HUGE mistake

TNT

Jul 11, 9:18am

Sucks for people who moved away during Covid. They are screwed

SausageKing

Jul 11, 9:20am

Not really... those people won't be around an office so are still remote.

TheLost

Jul 11, 9:23am

Tell them Utah is terrible, definitely should not move here 🙂

Spine

Jul 11, 9:39am

If the bottom comment is true, that is a 100% legit complaint

darkcoug

Jul 11, 9:20am

Currently using this excuse

LeonMarek

Jul 11, 9:22am

RE: Currently using this excuse

TheLost

Jul 11, 9:26am

We just did the same this week. All corporate employees required to move to a 3/2 in-office/WFH schedule. Lots of people

WDaddy

Jul 11, 9:29am

Depends on the individual. For some, you might get 4.5 more per day in office.

FrontLineFan

Jul 11, 9:37am

Not for my team. For other functions, perhaps.

WDaddy

Jul 11, 9:40am

And how robust the methods an employer has to measure productivity.

FrontLineFan

Jul 11, 9:41am

Doubtful. If they aren't working, location is unlikely to matter. People in the

BYUtka

Jul 11, 9:42am

It's easier for me to justify being unproductive in the office because, at least

Great38

Jul 11, 10:06am

I'm in a similar position. I'm pissed too. I hate commuting..it's such a waste

Vincent's Picks

Jul 11, 9:44am

I think for most companies, 1 or 2 days a week in office is plenty

RUNBYU1

Jul 11, 11:17am

That’s too bad WFH is ending.

Lefty24

Jul 12, 8:40am

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