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What to say if new employers asks me to work on the office?

I recently got a job that was advertised as WFH. I asked in the interview as well, and they confirmed. They had requirements about my wifi speed, so I arranged for an upgrade. They also said I need space for three monitors, so I bought a new desk. Also, I just did all my summer clothing shopping and I did not buy any office attire because I was told I will not need any. I am a student so I have a limited number of business formal outfits. Now I am told to meet in the office on my first day “as I will be working from there”. This may mean I am working there for my first day/week which I don’t mind, but I took this job because it was WFH. My last job was on-site and I had trouble eating healthily and I got major burnout from masking…


I recently got a job that was advertised as WFH. I asked in the interview as well, and they confirmed. They had requirements about my wifi speed, so I arranged for an upgrade. They also said I need space for three monitors, so I bought a new desk. Also, I just did all my summer clothing shopping and I did not buy any office attire because I was told I will not need any. I am a student so I have a limited number of business formal outfits.

Now I am told to meet in the office on my first day “as I will be working from there”. This may mean I am working there for my first day/week which I don’t mind, but I took this job because it was WFH. My last job was on-site and I had trouble eating healthily and I got major burnout from masking and sensory overload (autistic).

If they tell me I am supposed to work from the office, is there any point in arguing? My contract says the details of my employment are subject to change during probationary period. I don’t know how to be polite but also give myself the respect I deserve…

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