Re:Ask HN: How to negotiate continuing to work remotely?
by js8 on Wednesday May 12, 2021 @01:22AM
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Also don't forget to ask them if they have a functioning toilet at home. /s
These questions are extremely patronizing.
Re:Ask HN: How to negotiate continuing to work remotely?
by 29athrowaway on Wednesday May 12, 2021 @01:37AM
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It's a checklist.
First, it makes it clear that the stuff in the list becomes your own responsibility when you WFH.
Second, the annoyance of a one-time routine checklist you can cover in 3 minutes is infinitely better than any of those things going wrong.
Re:Ask HN: How to negotiate continuing to work remotely?
by cooperaustinj on Wednesday May 12, 2021 @01:26AM
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Where's this manager been for the last year? All of these potential issues will have been resolved or found to be non-issues after a year of wfh.
- Do you have a designated space that is adequate and safe for work?
- Do you have an ergonomic setup including an ergonomic chair and desk?
- Do you have reliable / high speed internet connectivity?
- Do you have a proper microphone setup? (and camera if required)?
- Will you commit to be responsive via instant messaging or another communication solution during office hours?
- Will you comply with good practices regarding the handling and disposal of confidential or sensitive information?
If you can answer yes to all of that, I would have no problems with you becoming a remote employee.