I was forced to return to the office, but the commute and childcare became a logistical nightmare. I had to quit.
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I was forced to return to the office, but the commute and childcare became a logistical nightmare. I had to quit.
The author (not pictured) was stressed after being forced to return to work.South_agency/Getty ImagesChristine Wong-Tai, who works in healthcare IT, struggled with a return-to-office mandate.She was forced to go into the office regularly right after moving farther away; her commute doubled.She also struggled to coordinate childcare, so she quit her job and found a remote one.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Christine Wong-Ta…
Several U.S. media reports that Google is bringing some employees back to the office for at least 3 days a week. If the employee does not want, or does not, Google could dismiss him. According to CNBC, technical services employees should choose between hybrid work (telework and on-site presence) or accept voluntary severance pay. Also according to the U.S. media, employees living over 80 km would have financial assistance to get closer together.…
Network Implications of Return-to-Office Policies
In recent months, headlines have been dominated by announcements and updates regarding return-to-office mandates. For instance, Amazon’s delay in bringing thousands of workers back due to space constraints, Walmart employees pushing back against corporate directives, and the White House calling for a renewed focus on in-person work all reflect a broader trend: many businesses are actively trying to get employees back into physical offices. Yet …
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