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Why workers are calling BS on leaders about returning to the office

19 points by e2e4 5y ago

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GianFabien 5y ago
Many managers think of themselves as leaders, but they are really bosses. https://cdn.simplesite.com/i/18/b1/283726781331386648/i283726789570855141._szw480h1280_.jpg https://cdn.simplesite.com/i/18/b1/283726781331386648/i28372... illustrates the concept graphically. Most workers want to do a good job. Give them a task and the resources and they will do it. No bossing required. WFH has proven that most managers are value detractors. They are terrified that if workers don't return to the office it will become ever more evident that they are a drag on productivity.
thevagrant 5y ago
I'm one of the ones who found working from home during covid to be beneficial. I know some did not enjoy working from home but I certainly did. Working from home gave me 2 hours back that I lost from travel to and from the office. I was able to invest a bit of that time into improving my processes and knowledge. This made me happier. I noticed a number of other things contributed to my wellbeing while working from home: I ate healthier (less eating out / fastfood). I did more exercise (knowing I need to exercise if stuck at home). I have better equipment at home than I have in my office. I get interrupted less. I saved money. I have kids and see them more, this is very important to me. After people started to return to work in the office, I felt quite drained going back. I do go into the office again but much less than average person. So far no one has complained with my intermittent WFH schedule. I tend to feel guilty at times the biggest downside of not being in the office is feeling like an outsider.
- ID1452319 5y ago
  I can relate to that. The worst thing about being back in the office (other than it being a complete waste of time as all our meetings are still conducted on Teams) is the temptation to get something to eat from the canteen or vending machines.

19 points by e2e4 5y ago

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Many managers think of themselves as leaders, but they are really bosses. https://cdn.simplesite.com/i/18/b1/283726781331386648/i283726789570855141._szw480h1280_.jpg https://cdn.simplesite.com/i/18/b1/283726781331386648/i28372... illustrates the concept graphically. Most workers want to do a good job. Give them a task and the resources and they will do it. No bossing required. WFH has proven that most managers are value detractors. They are terrified that if workers don't return to the office it will become ever more evident that they are a drag on productivity.

thevagrant 5y ago

I'm one of the ones who found working from home during covid to be beneficial. I know some did not enjoy working from home but I certainly did. Working from home gave me 2 hours back that I lost from travel to and from the office. I was able to invest a bit of that time into improving my processes and knowledge. This made me happier. I noticed a number of other things contributed to my wellbeing while working from home: I ate healthier (less eating out / fastfood). I did more exercise (knowing I need to exercise if stuck at home). I have better equipment at home than I have in my office. I get interrupted less. I saved money. I have kids and see them more, this is very important to me. After people started to return to work in the office, I felt quite drained going back. I do go into the office again but much less than average person. So far no one has complained with my intermittent WFH schedule. I tend to feel guilty at times the biggest downside of not being in the office is feeling like an outsider.

ID1452319 5y ago
I can relate to that. The worst thing about being back in the office (other than it being a complete waste of time as all our meetings are still conducted on Teams) is the temptation to get something to eat from the canteen or vending machines.