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To think remote workers exaggerate how much they actually work?

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ZippyGreyOtter · 03/09/2025 20:07

WFH is convenient but AIBU to think lots of people log on, do a bit, then spend most of the day coasting, while loudly insisting they’re “more productive than ever?”

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dancingqueen345 · 03/09/2025 20:13

I don’t think you’re BU as I feel like plenty in my team do this but for me personally I really am more productive than ever when I work from home!

Morningswim · 03/09/2025 20:13

Morningswim · 03/09/2025 20:12

We time record everything we do in 6 minute units. I go into the office once or twice a week. I am definitely more productive at home.

And I guess our work know that from their data which is why they made it permanent

Morningswim · 03/09/2025 20:12

We time record everything we do in 6 minute units. I go into the office once or twice a week. I am definitely more productive at home.

Plastictreees · 03/09/2025 20:12

I work remotely and my day is spent in scheduled meetings and appointments, no ‘coasting’ that you speak of.

DoYouReally · 03/09/2025 20:10

No, surely output is measured in most companies and people doing nothing would be quickly found out.