Re:Ask HN: How to negotiate continuing to work remotely?
by AuryGlenz on Tuesday May 11, 2021 @10:15PM
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It only makes sense to do so if you are wanting to stay working from home for now for actual health reasons, not just due to a long term preference.
Re:Ask HN: How to negotiate continuing to work remotely?
by ineptech on Wednesday May 12, 2021 @01:56AM
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> I'm assuming you're suggesting he just hide behind fictitious ones?
I don't think "I'm not comfortable returning to the office for health reasons" implies any medical condition beyond being afraid to get covid. Which ought to be reason enough, if there's no particular downside to allowing OP to continue working remotely. And if there is a downside, it'd be good if OP and their employer discussed it.
Re:Ask HN: How to negotiate continuing to work remotely?
by smileysteve on Wednesday May 12, 2021 @12:39AM
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I think up is thinking health concerns are related to the global pandemic and why the company went remote.
But that's to ignore that
* Not all ages or people have been vaccinated
* Other disease such as flu or cold
* Commute related health
* Even ergonomics of a home office
Weaponizing (perhaps too aggressive a word) private health decisions feels weird to me. The OP didn't mention any health concerns, so I'm assuming you're suggesting he just hide behind fictitious ones?
Your advice is probably useful and could potentially get him what he desires, but it still feels off to me. It feels especially off because I've seen people use the same approach so they can avoid wearing masks in public.