I was hired by a large US bank during COVID fully remote. Last summer there was a mandate to return to office a couple days a week to “increase team bonding”, lol. I don’t mind it too much, schedule has been very relaxed and if there’s a week where I don’t feel like going in I just let my manager know. Last week in our team meeting(zoom meeting btw lol) my bosses boss stated we are now mandated 3 days a week with no exception. Yesterday we held our first active shooter drill. Insane the measures companies will go through to justify having office space. Next year it’ll be a 4 day mandate and then the next year, no WFH option. Currently updating resume, hopefully I can land something else and give honest feedback in an exit interview. Such a backwards mentality.