Thread regarding Morgan Stanley layoffs

Will WFH ever make a comeback?

Curious what others are thinking about work arrangements lately, especially after the layoffs. I know the firm prefers having people in the office so there’s more oversight, but as a parent of young kids I’d personally be very open to working from home again, even if it meant taking a meaningful pay cut (like 10-25% less)

For me, the time and cost savings alone would be huge (commute, gas, parking, getting ready, lunches, etc), and I honestly find I focus better at home. Most of my day is on Zoom calls anyway, and sometimes taking those in the office is actually more distracting with background noise.

It would also be nice to have a consistent desk setup rather than rotating spaces, especially since our team area doesn’t always have room for everyone at once.

Just curious how others feel about it. Would you consider something like that if it were an option?


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Post ID: @OP+1kk0ffkp4

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Home life is amazing but there is not water cooler chat. Thats where I make connections and solve problems... at home I just get to make the biscuits

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Post ID: @43j+1kk0ffkp4

Also, to the Indian bootlickers. Why is it that you're so counter everything? Unless it's having your student/ work visa expire and then you complaining you should still get to stay in the country...

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Post ID: @3xn+1kk0ffkp4

The people in this thread promoting in-office work at either management or hate their home life. No reasonable person can argue against the benefits of working from home. To those arguing against it, I hope you enjoy your lonely life into old age.

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Post ID: @3xm+1kk0ffkp4

I want one of these richies where doni find?

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Post ID: @2d4+1kk0ffkp4

If you cannot focus when being in the office, find yourself a very wealthy spouse and sit home all day

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Post ID: @2bs+1kk0ffkp4

WFI-work from India at 90% off rather than the 10% off you suggest lol

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Post ID: @w1+1kk0ffkp4

Plus when you go in you free Java jajajajaja. Viva la office!!

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Post ID: @vw+1kk0ffkp4

@hf 10-25% reduction in salary is a drop in the bucket compared to your total benefits package (health insurance, FICA etc…). People need to face reality WFH is dead. It won’t make a comeback until it’s an employee’s market again. Which I would not hold my breath for with AI etc… It was fun while it lasted but people need to be realistic. For those of you distracted in the office there are noise canceling headphones.

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Post ID: @t8+1kk0ffkp4

Some people have no inside voice and just yell into Zoom all freakin day. I want to strangle them.

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Post ID: @pt+1kk0ffkp4

I miss chatting at the water cooler, will always go to office

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Post ID: @kc+1kk0ffkp4

@ek I think the point was missed — if people are willing to take a significant pay cut to WFH, could that not be an alternative to layoffs? I.e.: SAVE people’s job?

I see it as a win-win, where the firm saves money on wages (while getting a more productive employee), and the employee gets WFH perks.

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Post ID: @hf+1kk0ffkp4

@cy agree with you. Some people's speaking madly truly impacting the people focusing on their jobs

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Post ID: @ez+1kk0ffkp4

I shaved beard and now tuck in shirt. We better be back in the office full time!

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Post ID: @ey+1kk0ffkp4

No offense but you are posting this after a layoff? People just lost their entire job and you want more WFH? To answer your question it’s obviously a resounding no. I truly hope this was a trolling post.

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Post ID: @ek+1kk0ffkp4

Can't agree more. I can't focus in office. Always has someones talking or meeting loudly.

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Post ID: @cy+1kk0ffkp4

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