There is merit to WFO, but there is also merit to WFH. The problem is it is not being honestly discussed in terms of its merits. And we know this, because when

There is merit to WFO, but there is also merit to WFH. The problem is it is not being honestly discussed in terms of its merits. And we know this, because when WFH crowd actually notes verifiable metrics, management trots out unverifiable, unquantifiable serendipitous conversations at the watercooler. << There is literally merit to it, but if you haven't had broad perspective managing and delivering successful and unsuccessful projects, it will be invisible to you. It is not my job to make my manager's job easier. It is management's job to make our job easier; not harder. The priorities are backwards, because management also happens to hold a lot of power over rank and file. Quite frankly, the management is simply too lazy to manage WFH well. << But don't pretend you have insight into the larger processes above you if you don't take time to learn and experience them. I only have anecdotes, but I am not sure you are right. Can you elaborate on the examples in your head?