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As a counterexample, my company pays us 3€ per day that we WFH in order to compensate for using personal resources. They are also paying for necessary equipment
by glenneroo 5y ago
As a counterexample, my company pays us 3€ per day that we WFH in order to compensate for using personal resources. They are also paying for necessary equipment such as office chair, monitor, etc.
Than again I presume almost everyone in this thread is speaking about American companies, not that it doesn't happen elsewhere, but generally these (as you put it, "sane") company stories tend to be in the US.
- ryneandal 5y agoThis is a great point, particularly considering here in the US we've lost the ability to claim deductions on a home office if we're a company employee, as of 2018. I've worked remotely for a long time, and have accepted the reality of increased electric bills, but I'm sure this was a surprise to some.
- ghaff 5y agoThere may be exceptions in hot climates with AC, but I strongly suspect that the far bigger cost for people is now those who need an additional room for work rather than those with a somewhat higher utility bill or footing the cost of a new desk chair.
- ryneandal 5y agoContinual draw for external monitors and PCs adds up. Anecdotal, but I know quite a few devs in this area had a pretty easy time fitting a desk into their master bedroom when needed.