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To think perhaps WFH might need encouraged again for a while

282 replies

MrsMillhouse · 29/03/2026 21:29

The news refers to petrol shortages. Not sure if it’s just headlines or clickbait. But if there are going to be shortages, surely the government should be starting to encourage WFH and using public transport where possible

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Booboobagins · 29/03/2026 22:44

I've been thinking the same tbh.

CornishTiger · 29/03/2026 22:44

I went to the office 3 times last week (25 miles round trip) Usually just the once. I really need fuel but have been waiting for payday. However been thinking of we will need to reduce our journeys. School however is a 5.5 mile round trip but it would take an hour each way to walk minimum and we aren’t fit!

PinkKimono · 29/03/2026 22:44

gamerchick · 29/03/2026 22:22

There's rationing coming now anyway apparently.

Where is that photo from, gamerchick?

PinkNailPolish2026 · 29/03/2026 22:43

MrsMillhouse · 29/03/2026 22:26

I’m Scottish. might need encouraged is very commonly used in Scotland: appreciate that some of you may live outwith Scotland

Don’t bother about that poster. They obviously don’t realise there’s a pedants’ corner on here. I’m Scottish too and there was nothing wrong with your post.

In reply to your OP, yes I do think there’s going to be fuel shortages which will impact us if it happens as we’re very rural and rely on our own transport to get anywhere as well as deliveries for our business. I’m not sure what the answer is as so many employers have now reduced WFH, if fuel shortages do happen I’m wondering how they expect their employees to WFH as they might not be equipped for that again.

UncharteredWaters · 29/03/2026 22:43

Or you know what, maybe Trump just needs to stop screwing the rest of the world with his ridiculous actions!

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 29/03/2026 22:42

CousinBette · 29/03/2026 21:59

It’s not ‘might need encouraged’.

It’s ‘might need to be encouraged’ or ‘might need encouraging’.

That's Scottish vernacular.

Clearinguptheclutter · 29/03/2026 22:40

i don’t think government will encourage as that would annoy city centre businesses who really struggled during the pandemic

however I can totally see our company telling us to wfh more

Mightneedencouraged · 29/03/2026 22:39

WhereYouLeftIt · 29/03/2026 22:33

Swings and roundabouts. What you save on transport costs by WFH, surely you spend on heating your home more?

(Scot here. Smiled at the 'outwith'.)

Edited

Not if you've got lovely cosy lounge wear on

Mightneedencouraged · 29/03/2026 22:38

Agree with you op (it's enraging that WFH as standard has been phased out for so many people despite the obvious sustainability benefits it brings).

TimeFlysWhenYoureHavingRum · 29/03/2026 22:36

YANBU. Yet another point illustrating how out of touch and clueless the Tories and Reform both are.

CherryPieface · 29/03/2026 22:36

ShakyBake · 29/03/2026 21:37

How about using some of that oil in the north sea?

Even if we could, it wouldn’t be any cheaper than buying it from elsewhere. We don’t own it!!

begonefoulclutter · 29/03/2026 22:34

My job cannot be done from home. I have to travel for work, and there isn't a public transport option.

TulipsDaffsAndSunshine · 29/03/2026 22:33

CousinBette · 29/03/2026 21:59

It’s not ‘might need encouraged’.

It’s ‘might need to be encouraged’ or ‘might need encouraging’.

Thank you!

WhereYouLeftIt · 29/03/2026 22:33

Swings and roundabouts. What you save on transport costs by WFH, surely you spend on heating your home more?

(Scot here. Smiled at the 'outwith'.)

YourGiddyGreyHelper · 29/03/2026 22:33

Usage in Northern Ireland (and I believe Scotland) would be "needs encouraged". "Needs encouraging" is I think a northern English thing and sounded really weird to me when I first heard it.

Besidemyselfwithworry · 29/03/2026 22:31

I work in an administrative role in the nhs and do a mix of working from home and being in the office - this is mainly as since Covid more of the office space was converted to being clinical areas, as there is no room to extend the main hospital.
I am of the view that all organisations should review their policies to reflect the current situation.

OutTheWayOut · 29/03/2026 22:31

What are the local foods I am going to eat?

Asuitablecat · 29/03/2026 22:29

canuckup · 29/03/2026 22:26

WFH
Electric cars

Free public transport
Eat local foods

And where is this utopia?

My job can't be done at home. We tried it in covid. We saw how that went.
Can't afford an electric car. Ovulation transport only works if you live in a straight line east or west (large, urban area)
We only grow takeaways and vapes in my local area.

SkyWalrus · 29/03/2026 22:29

CousinBette · 29/03/2026 21:59

It’s not ‘might need encouraged’.

It’s ‘might need to be encouraged’ or ‘might need encouraging’.

This is standard expression in Scotland.

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MrsMillhouse · 29/03/2026 22:27

MrsClattenburg · 29/03/2026 22:23

What should I have to WFH (not seeing my friends and having a rubbish work/life balance) for the sake of Trump who started this shitty war of his own accord? Nope, I'll continue to use my car when I want to, thank you.

you realise that trump couldn’t give a flying fuck whether you use your car or not. But; if the petrol is running short; the UK government does have a responsibility to make sure that it is distributed appropriately

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gamerchick · 29/03/2026 22:27

canuckup · 29/03/2026 22:26

WFH
Electric cars

Free public transport
Eat local foods

Where do you live where public transport is free?

Climbingrosexx · 29/03/2026 22:27

ShakyBake · 29/03/2026 21:37

How about using some of that oil in the north sea?

Because the uk Government issues licenses to private companies. The oil extracted belongs to the licence holder. Like everything else over the years governments have seen to it that the uk cannot be self sufficient.

canuckup · 29/03/2026 22:26

WFH
Electric cars

Free public transport
Eat local foods

Original poster
MrsMillhouse · 29/03/2026 22:26

I’m Scottish. might need encouraged is very commonly used in Scotland: appreciate that some of you may live outwith Scotland

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MrsClattenburg · 29/03/2026 22:23

What should I have to WFH (not seeing my friends and having a rubbish work/life balance) for the sake of Trump who started this shitty war of his own accord? Nope, I'll continue to use my car when I want to, thank you.

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