Biden urges return to office

[AngryOldDem]

91. I respectfully disagree.

I worked from home for the better part of 2020. I have to say I felt better physically and mentally, I was more productive, and I actually started to enjoy my work. Unfortunately, we were called back in the late fall/early winter of 2020-21, with no further remote work possible. (I’m with a fairly large agency where other departments do have the option to telecommute — and that rankles me and a lot of my coworkers.)

I was able, too, to save on gas and wear and tear on my car — no small consideration now.

The agency is surveying employees about their jobs, and the HR person told me that a common theme is that people want the option to telecommute. I was asked what would cause me to leave, and I said without hesitation a job that allowed me to work remotely. This is the way of the future. The pandemic just drove the point home.

(Also…I’m sonewhat of a lone wolf who does not need the “camaraderie” or “togetherness” with my coworkers. On the contrary, some bug the living shit out of me and make my job that much more of an onsite ordeal.)

I miss working from home.