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xxxtemp commented on Nearly 40% of software engineers will only work remotely (2023) techtarget.com/searchhrso... · Posted by u/jakey_bakey

fotedjj · a year ago

Then go to coworking space? Jesus. Stop trying to ruin everything because you’re lonely and want to shoot the shit by the water cooler like it’s 1952

xxxtemp · a year ago

I want my work to be in-office full-time and I’m going to keep pushing for it. Consider that from my perspective you’re the one “ruining it” for me.

xxxtemp commented on Nearly 40% of software engineers will only work remotely (2023) techtarget.com/searchhrso... · Posted by u/jakey_bakey

codr7 · a year ago

That's awesome, I'm glad you have the option to work in a way that fits into your life.

xxxtemp · a year ago

Maybe I’m not stating it clearly: I want to work on a team that’s in the office full time, which I don’t currently have. I’d take a pay cut to get it! If you know of anyone doing this, please let me know. Not hybrid. 5 days in office, for everyone.

xxxtemp commented on Nearly 40% of software engineers will only work remotely (2023) techtarget.com/searchhrso... · Posted by u/jakey_bakey

downrightmike · a year ago

Sorry you feel the need to be babysat, the rest of us are here to get shit done.

xxxtemp · a year ago

Always so weird to see people threatened by something so trivial. I like offices! Sorry that frustrates you, pal.

xxxtemp commented on Nearly 40% of software engineers will only work remotely (2023) techtarget.com/searchhrso... · Posted by u/jakey_bakey

fotedjj · a year ago

None of those things change by physically being somewhere else.

Nobody cares what you’re doing because they’re sitting vaguely near you.

Those rose colored glasses are goddamn dark, my friend.

xxxtemp · a year ago

I find it so hard to understand this type of militancy. In what other situation is it normal to respond to the statement "I have a preference for X" with "no you don't / you have issues / take responsibility for yourself"? I prefer working with others around and I'd like to work with others who feel the same way. That isn't a personal attack on you or anyone else :)

xxxtemp commented on Nearly 40% of software engineers will only work remotely (2023) techtarget.com/searchhrso... · Posted by u/jakey_bakey

fotedjj · a year ago

You’re being downvoted, but exactly.

The persons responses basically amount to: I can’t manage my time and need others to validate what I’m doing.

Take some personal responsibility.

xxxtemp · a year ago

I can manage my time just fine! The problem is that I find it very demotivating to be working completely alone, and enjoy working with others around. It's a personal preference, no more complex than that.

xxxtemp commented on Nearly 40% of software engineers will only work remotely (2023) techtarget.com/searchhrso... · Posted by u/jakey_bakey

threesevenths · a year ago

Can you explain what has not gone well for you? How has it gone for the rest of the team?

xxxtemp · a year ago

To me personally, working remote makes me feel like I'm working completely alone. For me, it's hard to feel like anyone cares what I'm doing, which has made it hard to make myself put in effort. That's a recipe for a downward spiral, which is exactly what my work has been since the pandemic.

I'm not saying the office is some perfect, joyous or highly social place or anything. I just think for me, it makes a big difference to have a place (different from my house) where people come together to work on common goals, and occasionally interact face-to-face while doing it.

xxxtemp commented on Nearly 40% of software engineers will only work remotely (2023) techtarget.com/searchhrso... · Posted by u/jakey_bakey

codr7 · a year ago

Having the option is the point, people are different.

xxxtemp · a year ago

I get that point of view, but for me, being alone in an empty office isn't much better than being alone at home. I'm not trying to force people to be in the office, I just want to find a team where people WANT to be there. It seems very hard to find, but it's also hard to believe I'm the only one in the world who wants to be part of something like that.

xxxtemp commented on Nearly 40% of software engineers will only work remotely (2023) techtarget.com/searchhrso... · Posted by u/jakey_bakey

xxxtemp · a year ago

I feel crazy sometimes, because I'm the exact opposite. WFH has been a disaster for me. I just joined a team with a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office). I'm there every day, but it's pretty dead on the other 2 days. If they close the office and go remote-only I will quit on the spot.

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