I don't mind going remote again. I just can't tell if that's going to backfire.
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@rb While not a guarantee, you are still more likely to be laid off if you work fully remote. You add the standard odds of a layoff that all employees share to the odds of having your job function offshored. If the companies has already decided you can do your job remotely, they have also decided your job can be done from anywhere in the world. It just wasn't convenient yet to do it, and going fully remote is a reversible decision if they realize quickly that it was a mistake.
@OP Any one can get the pink slip, remote or in-office.
Changes currently are corp real estate, with some non business facing roles remote. Nothing more. Keep dreaming what else can happen. Lol
@dk I agree that there is no thought in the entire process. Being close to retirement, I hope I get let go.
@aq Job security is non-existent here.
@dh I seriously doubt anyone has thought that far ahead.
You are basically a faceless cog in a machine here, whether you come in to an office or not is irrelevant. Most of the decisions of RIFs are made without consulting your manager or your manager's manager. Just live your life and take it in stride.
From what I’ve heard, if your office is being closed there will not be additional hiring in that location. So what does that mean, say attrition wise? Eventually there will be more leaders than people coming in. What happens to them? And will job postings allow for remote workers to be opened up or still keep it to telecommute status?
So many unknowns.
It honestly just comes down to the whims of the next consultant they hire.
Not really.
Your badge working when you get to the office is 50/50.
Turning on your laptop and having access to the network because you’re still employed is 50/50 also.
Just know eventually it will be our day.
Since they have off-loaded the overhead of housing you, maybe it's the RTO folks at greater risk. Job security is an illusion for everyone.