"The productivity plunge is perplexing, because productivity took off to levels not seen in decades when the coronavirus pandemic forced an overnight switch to

"The productivity plunge is perplexing, because productivity took off to levels not seen in decades when the coronavirus pandemic forced an overnight switch to remote work, leading some economists to suggest that the pandemic might spark longer-term growth. It also raises new questions about the shift to hybrid schedules and remote work, as employees have made the case that flexibility helped them work more efficiently. And it comes at a time when “quiet quitting” — doing only what’s expected and no more — is resonating, especially with younger workers." Perplexing,really ? I do not find this perplexing at all. Maybe productivity increased at the beginning of the pandemic because people were afraid of losing their jobs. Maybe once people realized they could work from home and not worry too much about getting fired, they are simply letting gravity take its course and finding out how little they need to do to keep their jobs, or if they even care if they keep their jobs. Look what has happened to remote education. We may now have a damaged generation. Yes, for certain people in certain jobs, working from home can be a productivity boost. This is not true for the general population.