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Another wfh one !

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StayAtHomeJo · 02/05/2022 11:56

I know I’m being slightly unreasonable but….

I’ve wfh for over 2 years solid with no issues. My role can 100% be done remotely and other similar roles in the Org are continuing remotely (in line with Org’s new policy going forward).
However, my LM now wants me onsite for meetings which have previously been done remotely.
My reasons for wanting to continue remotely are changed caring responsibility (adult disabled dependent), petrol costs, ongoing Covid on shop floor (I get the sickness reports), the fact there’s no genuine business need, the Org as a whole had embraced new ways of working, and the that I know my LM will be aiming to get me back onsite full time (issues in the past which affected my mental health).

Should I push back in this request ?

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Fupoffyagrasshole · 03/05/2022 22:58

I’d just move to a new job tbh somewhere that is fine with remote working

il never work anywhere that tells me i have to be at an office regularly ever again.

good people will walk from companies who are forcing this as they have a choice and will find it easy to get a new job.

vivainsomnia · 04/05/2022 09:48

It annoys me how often I read emoyees saying that there is no need for comi g to the office when asked to go back. It must be a coincidence that this is the case everyone someone just doesn't want to go back.

A manager is so because they are expected to assess the productivity of their team. It is a skill that is expected of a namager. So why are so many insisting that they know better what the demand of the team is then their line manager whose job is it to ascertain?

If the person you look after is independent, then they don't need caring. Wanting company is not a care need. They need to understand you have a job to do.

Mellowyellow222 · 04/05/2022 19:24

i agree there are clear downsides with the 100% WFH approach which will become even more apparent when we return to the office.

there is a danger a two tier workforce will emerge - people who are in the office will have access to information and opportunities that people working exclusively at home simply won’t have. People in the office will be more visible and will be called on to do more of the work. Resentment will build. People will get left behind.

hybrid is actually quite a good deal - while some roles will be suitable for 100% these will be limited. Most people will need to spend some time in the office

BritInUS1 · 04/05/2022 19:32

ILoveAllRainbowsx · 02/05/2022 12:47

There have been a few of these threads recently and I think that MN should lobby for a change in employment law as employers making staff with caring responsibilities go in to the office for no reason is sex discrimination as most carers are women.

If the employer has no complaints about the employee working remotely, then they should not be allowed to interfere with caring responsibilies.

Most employment contracts don't allow you to work and care simultaneously

Also it's not sex discrimination

BritInUS1 · 04/05/2022 19:34

StayAtHomeJo · 02/05/2022 14:44

I disagree that you can’t provide care of a disabled adult and wfh at the same time - this is exactly what was expected, and achieved, over the lockdowns.

And when I say provide care, mine is actually very independent, he just does like being left alone in the house for hours at a time.

Yes, it’s inevitably women (being held back) in these roles and always has been, but I’m not sure what the alternative is, not work ?

It was only accepted during lockdown because there was no choice

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