I have a close friend who is a hiring manager for a mid-sized regional brokerage. Her company has already returned to office. They are run by a bunch of inflexible older high-social-status “butts in seats” guys. She said the first question out of every potentially qualified candidate’s mouth is if they allow WFH. She said any of the applicants they extend an offer to turn down the job because they were able to find a job that offers them the flexibility employees desire today. Also they are losing good employees to other companies who offer flexibility.
Employees have the upper hand now in most scenarios. Especially if you’ve got the experience, skills and the right attitude. I enjoy my team and my boss, but am not happy with the company WFC has turned out to be. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut and it’s a huge time commitment to get back out there on the job hunt. But I think all of us should always be aiming for higher. The paycheck is only part of th equation. Our health, our happiness, our work/life balance, our futures all depend on the decisions we are making today.