This company wants me in the office (although I can work from home perfectly well and without any problems), while some units are fully remote. Does anyone understand the reason behind this? I mean, OK, I've worked in the office before and I'll work again, but at least we deserve an explanation for why some are "privileged" and some aren't?
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can't believe they're waiting until the wednesday before this mess to tell us what's going on. the 28th is going to be a mess.
Did anyone see that cr-p they posted on my MetLife on "virtual first meetings"? So you're going to put us all in a conference room to then all log onto WebEx for a virtual meeting🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ This company is led by a bunch of id--ts.
Third person? Reminds me of the Seinfeld, "The Jimmy" episode.
"Jimmy's under the boards. Jimmy's in the open. Jimmy makes the shot."?
LOL on “leaders.” My manager talks about herself in third person as a leader. Too bad she uses so many words incorrectly. #cadence
Trust me. The privileged unit is rife with sh-t a-s poor managers and an off the charts toxic environment. Move at your own risk. Some of the people managers and "leaders" are so out of touch and so ill equipped to do their jobs its scary.
@OP+1frlHtWf - You could MyPath your way over to one of the full remote groups.
But, then, you'll see that there IS a difference in the TYPE of work.
My understanding is that the higher the current turnover rate in an area, the more likely they're letting people stay full remote. Kind of messed up that's the metric they're using to determine who they're forcing back into the office.
Agreed, it is about the company not trusting you are working 8 hours. They can’t monitor your every move or productivity.
The joke’s on them, more time is wasted in the company office.
There are those who have alway been remote, guess they are ok with some peoples time grift but not others.
There might not be a reason that will satisfy you. And I don't necessarily agree with what I am going to say is likely the company reason but, the company likely thinks:
- A customer service rep is on the phone all day and can be tracked.
- Someone with a job with more freedom might not be doing the job full time, or might get another job (I know a former MetLifer that said he would do that if he had the chance). This gives HR nightmares.
- The water cooler effect.
- They just like to control you. (The service reps are already controlled. Cheaper to have them drink their own coffee and heat/cool their own office and less time for them to chit-chat with each other.
I know you won't like it; but that's how the company sees it.
Why the downvotes? It's a legitimate question. I'd like to know too.
2 legs better.