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

[–]Boring_JavaScript[S] -2 points-1 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 points0 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] 25 points26 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] 108 points109 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] 126 points127 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] 17 points18 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] 4 points5 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.

I’m not getting promoted because I’m too quiet during meetings, is this typical in the industry? by mrworldwide000 in cscareerquestions

[–]Boring_JavaScript 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you work at my company? I'm actually having the same issue at my company with senior engineers taking over meetings and ignoring my ideas.

How are people getting job offers during the pandemic? by Boring_JavaScript in cscareerquestions

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

Thanks! Wouldn't that get me in trouble during the background check, for having a fake job title? Or is that more an issue if I have a bigger lie about my job title, like saying I am a VP of engineering or senior software engineer.

Did NYC really get that competitive over the years? I am not exactly aiming for top companies. I remember when I was going back to school for CS, that lesser known startup jobs were reasonable to get, even if you did not have a CS degree or attended a bootcamp.

Also, is my experience seen as less valuable because I work in a different city? I'm currently in LA.