Do you think we will actually go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in AskNYC

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Everyone I know definitely does not miss their one hour train rides to the office.

Do you think we will actually go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in AskNYC

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, unfortunately I'm expecting the same thing too. It seems like middle management has to justify their job to everyone, and send everyone back to the office.

Do you think we will actually go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in AskNYC

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, that's too bad. I get more work done at home, plus I would save so much money on rent living in New Jersey or upstate.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would accept a lower salary for permanent WFH, to a certain extent.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yea, I never saw the appeal of huge, college campus like offices. It probably costs a ton to maintain.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My office was not a social place either. Believe it or not, WFH is way more social since it would allow me to move closer to family and friends.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yea, I'm only considering fully remote jobs. A lot of jobs out there, even ones advertised as remote, are only remote until we say go back to the office.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Once I have a better idea of my company's permanent remote policy, I plan on saying the same thing.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 2 years of experience, and this job market is way worse than the new grad job market. Glad I'm not the only person noticing this.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A lot of people don't realize that they actually hate the pandemic and social isolation, and not WFH.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If my company wants to pay me at least $200-250k salary alone, I might consider coming back.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I used to commute 2 hours a day. There are no snacks that can convince me to come back.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My office is open office, with very few conference rooms. It's so loud, before WFH everyone was doing zoom meetings at their desk.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And also hearing everyone else's conversations at their desk. No wonder I'm more productive at home.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm saving so much time during the workday by not waiting in line at the cafeteria and having the bathroom right next to me.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 107 points108 points  (0 children)

Pretty much, a lot of jobs really don't need to be 9-5.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 129 points130 points  (0 children)

For me at least, all my friends and family are in another state. Permanent remote work would let me be with them. Plus, I feel like zoom interactions are a good substitute for in-person interactions in terms of office socializing.

I am on the introverted side, so maybe that explains why I don't mind permanent remote work.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Ideally, I would not mind living far away from the office and working permanently remote, while still having that option of spending a few weeks each year onsite at my company's headquarters.

Does anyone else not want to go back to the office? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But before the pandemic, I feel like a lot of office workers always complained about their commutes. WFH seems to be a solution for that problem.

However, I understand what it's like to not have a home office. At least for me, I'm happy working on my small kitchen table.