The 'Return to Office' Lies

Re:The 'Return to Office' Lies by anal_reactor on Saturday November 23, 2024 @12:06PM (#42221938)

When I was looking for a job I was offered peanuts for a position requiring very specific knowledge. When I pointed this out, they said "well, if you want to earn a lot of money, go to company X".

I did. Now I'm exploring the limits of slacking off while getting a nice paycheck. I could aim higher, but I doubt my new place would allow me to slack off as much as this place does. After all, I have only one life, so I'd rather spend it doing things other than working, and I know that modern work is unlikely to bring deeper life satisfaction.

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Re:The 'Return to Office' Lies by 1over137 on Saturday November 23, 2024 @01:24PM (#42222596)

Admitting to slacking off and leeching your paycheque... this is why the bosses want back to office.

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Re:The 'Return to Office' Lies by dgfitz on Saturday November 23, 2024 @01:44PM (#42222795)

Which part of the post made you think they weren’t in the office every day?

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Re:The 'Return to Office' Lies by christhecaribou on Saturday November 23, 2024 @01:39PM (#42222752)

Any data for that, or just your gut vibes, jabroni?

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Re:The 'Return to Office' Lies by anal_reactor on Saturday November 23, 2024 @04:48PM (#42224215)

At home at some point I get so bored I start actually working. In the office I mostly just gossip with my coworkers, which means that I'm not only wasting my own time, but also other people's. Having me at home is just better for everyone all around.

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Re:The 'Return to Office' Lies by 7thpower on Saturday November 23, 2024 @03:27PM (#42223640)

And this is why we can’t have nice things.

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