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I don't believe this is true at all. In fact it continues the class signaling and strata that a suit does, just in different ways. On the compartmentalizing as
by PraetorianGourd 5y ago
I don't believe this is true at all. In fact it continues the class signaling and strata that a suit does, just in different ways.
On the compartmentalizing aspect, I have a room that I _only_ use for my job. The art is tasteful but subdued, the lighting is set for conference calling, I have a nice mic and a nice camera. I wear the same outfits I would wear to the office, not my weekend wear. I cuss a lot less in this "office". I use words I do not normally use in every day conversation. I am playing a character all the same, just as I am in the workplace.
The only difference is now the fact that I _can_ do that and others can't exposes class divides that we used to be able to somewhat hide. When we all went to the office, we were what we brought to the office. Now _some_ of us are able to curate the office that we now inhabit, but others are left to do the best with what they have.
Honestly remote work exposes class divides more than going to the office ever did.
- uchiga 5y agoThree furnished offices here, and it is overwhelming. I do envy those with a small apartment sometimes as the things you own end up owning you.
- ianai 5y agoIsn't that the author's point? That WFH forced people to admit their humanity and the daily struggles actually exist.
- PraetorianGourd 5y agoNo, it forces people who can’t afford to compartmentalize themselves with dedicated offices and child care to admit their humanity. Those who do have dedicated office spaces, nice equipment and childcare/no children are able to create their persona as readily as ever.
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