Re:Ask HN: How to find a job in 2021 if I dislike remote?
by geekbird on Tuesday December 28, 2021 @01:51PM
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Amen.
If people like being in the office, fine. I don't understand it, but that's okay. I have ADHD and have a large startle reflex - I hate open plan offices, I dislike commuting, and I get more done from home.
If the office people stop trying to force me into the office with them, we can get along. Otherwise, no. For once in my life I can work in an environment that works for me. I'm not going to let some extrovert ruin it if I can avoid it.
I don’t think its evangelical as much as protective.
I for one have had to endure grueling years of working in open office environments. I’ve got pretty severe adhd and anxiety, that’s not a good place for me.
With covid, the world shifted to working how I prefer. I’m terrified it’ll go back to how it was.
So I’m sorry it’s been a rough couple years for you, but please understand that it’s been a rough lifetime for people like me.
Because office work is still the default mentality for most people, this new world that’s aligned to my needs is in constant jeopardy.