> Many suspect the unexpected call for in-person work was a way to get people to quit and avoid paying severance for layoffs. I think they are 100% correct. I

> Many suspect the unexpected call for in-person work was a way to get people to quit and avoid paying severance for layoffs. I think they are 100% correct. IBM did the same rug pull on remote workers years ago (despite pioneering it) and AFAIK it was just a way to reduce headcount. I would just move on and find a company that sees that remote work is the future and here to stay.