I work 100% remotely in public accounting. A typical day for me is working independently for the most part, while myself and my team make ourselves available for any phone calls, web meetings, and emails needed throughout the day.
I got a call from my manager Friday late afternoon. She asks that for the next two weeks, starting upcoming Monday, that I will need to work 50 hour weeks (from my usual 40), with my webcam ON for the entirety of each day, so that she can “see my face throughout the day”.
Our company starting allowing employees to become fully remote during the pandemic, and although I didn’t start with them until 2022, it’s safe to say she doesn’t like having to manage remote employees.
Do I have a valid reason to feel frustrated about this? My weekend feels ruined because I started stressing about next week before my weekend even began.
My assumption for if she will have her camera on, or anyone else present in the office, is no. Also, the reasoning she gave was to be able to step in immediately if she sees confusion on my face while I work.