I work in an office doing data entry, sending emails, and attending Zoom meetings. I was considering asking if I could do the job remotely when my contract hours are up. But today my coworker told me that many people have tried and failed to get the company to allow remote work.
For whatever reason they seem to mostly hire workers who live an hour, or even an hour and a half away (so 2-3 total driving hours per day). My coworker has back issues that are aggravated by the long drive. When he told the manager about his circumstance, he said “We understand.” and did nothing about it.
Many people have left because of this, and the numbers have dwindled to only a few people working there. I just don't understand why we have to show up to the office for things like emails and Zoom meetings, which could easily be done virtually.
I guess I will probably look into remote work soon, at least just to see what is out there, as the drive is taking so much time out of my life, and it has been taking a toll on my mental health to not have a good work-life balance.