I’m a little surprised with the number of people praising work from home. I’ve been working from home for a little more than a year and since then I can say that it’s impossible for me to find any work-life balance. Don’t get me wrong, I always worked hard and my team had a lot of work on our hands all the time, but at least we had our working hours and after that, we were free to do what we wanted. Now the levels of micromanagement have increased dramatically, we are always expected to be available, and to tell you the truth I feel as there has been more work dumped on us. I don’t want to insult anyone, but I feel like work from home has benefited only those who didn’t have a lot of work on their hand in the first place.
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You're a manager so act like one. Even while I was FTO I blocked my calendar out for lunch every day and stuck to it unless my manager needed me or an important (to my career) meeting was occurring. Otherwise, I needed the break to refresh and then come back and work hard to the end. Sure there were Fridays when you had to be in the office until 10 pm so you'd not be pressured on Monday morning for a deliverable, but we all have to work a bit extra once in a while. Other than that, you are in charge. And not everything can nor needs to be done. And it doesn't matter anyway, you know that.
a lot of people underestimate the effects of isolation, in priosn they call it 'solitary confinement' and use it as punishment.
This is the worst post I’ve ever seen on here.
the reverse logic to go in to the office b/c coworkers are all at home is a riot!
I know exactly what you mean, I’m single , live alone , and when everyone in my team was sent home I asked if I could stay. They said yes. So I drive everyday to work. I couldn’t see myself being at home all day. Over the last year I have worked from home once, and that was due to weather. Now, I live close to my job , so traffic is not an issue. I’m sure If I had to drive two hours I would be at home too, but it takes me 10 mins to go to the office and all my team is at home , so I’m alone.
It's tough, however working regardless of location should be consistent. Breaks, Lunch, and quitting time. Did it for 5+ years. Laptop powered down every day. worked 7ish to 4ish. Most days done and gone by 3:30. Breaks during the day are mandatory, Go outside and walk around, or anywhere to get away from the computer.
I work to fix other employee mistakes and handle irate customers when they have been wronged by front line sellers and been given misinformation.
I only work past my 40 hours when forced by mandatory overtime guidelines which gets old. But I do the same as a previous poster. When my day is done, I shut it all down until the next work day.
I am sure management is different, but I don't give this company one more minute of my precious time unless forced! I work for my family... my family doesn't suffer for AT&T, ever!
quote; I typically put in about 50 hours a week, and I have a great work-life balance! It's what you make of it.
You mean you're typically logged into Q 50 hours don't you!
There is no reason to put any effort above the bare minimum required. Enjoy your time at home before they force you back.
You are only an HRID and can be replaced. Put in 40 hours and be done...
OP sorry but your post is what I call childish and makes you sound like a clown. The hours you work are dictated by you. You should be shutting your stuff off and unplug. The lack off work-life balance is all on you.
Work from home has not just benefitted people without much work to do. If you don't know how to balance work and life then its on you plain and simple. Take accountability for your actions or lack thereof.
At the end of the day ATT will gladly take you working 50, 60 or 70+ hours a week if you let them.
It's not difficult, unless you make it so.. Just set yourself some hard set guidelines...put in your 8-10 hours and turn everything off...live within your schedule
I typically put in about 50 hours a week, and I have a great work-life balance! It's what you make of it.
My home work office, shuts down when I am done for the day and goes dark until the next work day.
Why are you "available" after hours ? Working from home is what you make of it.
Personally I love it, mostly because I don't sit in traffic for 2 hours everyday ..that's well worth it . I don't mind be available at odd hours because I know I save dozen of hours each week.
You need to be in charge of balancing your work and life, YOU can do it.
Ah, your "team". Seems you need better "Team mates"
hahahahaha
Why don't you just shut the device off after 8 hours and forget it?
Why do you care?
You do realize they would let you work until you d–dand your job opening would be posted well before your obit.
There is no company "work-life" sponsored balance.
That's totally up to you.
I also don't mean to insult any one...but adult up and tell them to pound sand after your work shift.
It's a job....they won't care when the wife leaves you, the kids hate you because all you do is work.
They'll figure you have even more time to work.
IT'S A PAYCHECK. NOTHING MORE.
Why is this such a difficult concept for people?