A bit of back story to the shit storm cooking. My job is pretty easy however there is a LOT to do (Tech). However, since the pandemic, we were told working from home is a big NO NO. We have tried fighting for this for god knows how long.
Recently, there was a meeting between all the managers, where the owner had said, “He does not want to breed a flexible work culture”. Now my job is to provide support to clients all around the country, I do not need to physically ever be there, hence why we wanted a hybrid work system.
Recently, I became ill, so I spent 2 weeks in hospital. On my first day back, the Owner came down to the floor I was working, said my name out loud, and said, “YOU KNOW THAT THING YOU GET AT THE END OF THE MONTH?”, at this point I knew what was coming so I shrugged my shoulders, he continued, “MONEY!?”, I was like “yeah?”, he then said in the most sarcastic voice ever, “YOU GOTTA WORK FOR THAT!”, at this point I stayed quiet, laughed it off as he didn't know I just handed in my notice.
What he doesn't know is, I have just started a domino effect. There's 9 of us. 4 of us have just handed it notices, which leaves 5 team members to pick up our work. 3 of the 5 remaining members havve interviews li ed up. By the end of next month, there will only be 2 people left.
On Monday I have a meeting, let's see what they offer me to stay, I will attend that meeting just for the shits and giggles as my new job has ready given me a 10k raise and permanent WFH. I will not accept what they offer as its a little too late.
TLDR: We were denied WFH, I found a new job with 10k extra yearly and WFH permanent. Team members also leaving, which will leave the company with no support.