Damaging results of mandated return to the office: it’s worse than we thought

Re:Damaging results of mandated return to the office: it’s w... by LatteLazy on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @12:03PM (#36957868)

We are.

I think in both cases people were selecting between us and another job. One said he was taking another job for 10k LESS (GBP) but full remote.

(As always, the stated reasons might not be accurate)

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Re:Damaging results of mandated return to the office: it’s w... by yomlica8 on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @12:21PM (#36958143)

The cost of maintaining transportation and the unpaid hours from a commute are quite significant. Depending upon their circumstances they could be taking home more money even being paid less.

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Re:Damaging results of mandated return to the office: it’s w... by LatteLazy on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @12:40PM (#36958469)

100% this.

Here in the UK, just not having to live near London will save you enormous amounts on rent/mortgage as well.

I'm in the office full time (I actually need to be) and I pay 700 a month just in rent on a crappy room not too close to central. That alone is the equivalent of about £17k before tax, and I am a single guy who doesn't mind housemates. No thanks.

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