I’m sure this has happened to a lot of people since Covid. For my company, it was very slow and strategic. Asked me to come in one or two days a week, but up to me on what days those are. Then it became mandatory Tuesday and Wednesday. Then Thursday gets added – All of this over the span of the last 8 months or so. Got an email last week that I’m now full time in office for CoLlAbOrAtIoN.
I have not once in the 2 years in this position had a need to be in an office, and there never will be. Had a meeting with HR about it today and cited many justifications on my request to go back full time remote (ie. this is only required for employees who live in HQs city, my BOSS is fully remote, I’ve proven to excel at my job working remote).
I know it doesn’t sound like a huge deal, but I got kids man! Every 30 min commute to and from the office is time away from my family. I’m livid and needed to vent, thanks for listening