Google are in it for the long haul

[Jenasaurus]

Google have said that employees are expected to work from home until 2021 or a virus has been found. It has been discussed at work we may do the same, those that are able, will work from home for the long term

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/coronavirus-google-facebook-work-from-home-2021-latest-a9505936.html?utm_source=reddit.com

If you were asked to WFH until then, would you be happy to do so would you prefer to go back to the office?

I have mixed feelings on this. In our team, we have 3 new starters that the rest of us will only meet via Microsoft Teams, it will be strange meeting them 12 months on from now.

[NotEverythingIsBlackandWhite]

DH would love to carry on wfh permanently. He gets loads more done and saves time and money on his 100 mile round trip to work. He tends to work 1.5 - 2 hours longer per day (unpaid) and also eats his lunch on the go so the company benefit greatly. I think if it was long term/permanent I'd cajole him into a cycle ride or walk or to just sit outside at lunchtime.

[RHTawneyonabus]

DH works for a firm v similar to google. Tbh they all ready had the tech to wfh and had teams split between UK/US/other countries so it wasn’t a big deal for them and they sent everyone to wfh weeks before other companies did. Many of the big tech firms had offices in China so had a good idea what was coming (better than the government did as it turned out!) I reckon DH can do 95% of current jobs from home.

[bruffin]

The main issue is not the office space, which can be managed. It's getting to the office.
I have to get a packed train and a very packed tube to work

[Blackbear19]

If I knew it was going to be that long I'd reorganise my house. And get a desk in the spare room instead of my dining table being used.

I just need Mystic Meg to give me a clue!

[NotEverythingIsBlackandWhite]

"In our team, we have 3 new starters that the rest of us will only meet via Microsoft Teams, it will be strange meeting them 12 months on from now."
Why do you think your company will bother reverting to working from the office in 12 months? Aren't they more likely to save on office costs instead if you can successfully WFH for 12 months?

[timeforawine]

Sucks doesn't it @BeetrootRocks i miss the office chatter and banter.
I also walked more there as to and from the car plus around the office to see people or go to kitchen to make drinks.
I don't miss printing and scanning though