When will the dust settle so we can get back to normal?
I am intentionally ignoring all of this RTO mumbo jumbo. Out of sight out of mind. Let me know when all of this is nothing but a distant memory.
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Hang tough everyone. We just need another pandemic to course correct this atrocity. It's going to be right around the corner. Don't upgrade your wardrobes just yet and DO NOT throw away or donate WFH PJs and Sweatpants. Sadly, for those "leaders" who like putting on their uniforms (overpriced jeans and AT&T vests) and enjoy the leisurely drive to the office in Dallas and Atlanta , they may have to suffer alone in their closed door offices and when they do take a stroll, no one will be there to bootlick or cower in fear. But, hey I think their families will be grateful since they won't be at home all the time.
It's just a bad dream. Don't worry, all is ok. Your job is totally safe, even if you don't work hard at all. Just proceed as if everything is fine. That way you'll never see the large cleaver come down on you from behind. Its easier for everyone that way. Rest easy and think happy thoughts.
"no one can afford to move TO NJ - people are fleeing this state in droves because of the highest property taxes in the nation."
Bothell and San Ramon are extremely expensive, too. For example, if you want to relocate from St. Louis to Bothell (Washington state/metro Puget Sound/Seattle area), one should be prepared to spend an additional $768,000 for an equivalent home. The property taxes, gasoline costs, etc., are also very high there.
It’ll be distance memory when we’re down to 85k employees. Until then the beatings will continue.
check back in 2026
The dust (they’re actually ashes) will settle after everything is burned to the ground and everyone around you is gone. If you’re one of lucky ones to survive this, be prepared to do the work of 3 other people if you aren’t already…
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".....I will probably pick up my life and move it, but they won't get extra production out of me......"
Too funny! in the same sentence you contradicted yourself. You are willing to uproot your entire life and move to a hub location but won't be putting in "extra" work... Wow!
@jsu+1mGvADjZ no one can afford to move TO NJ - people are fleeing this state in droves because of the highest property taxes in the nation.
Yeah dude pretend you don’t care and sleep tight until you wake up on the street.
You shouldn't be ignoring it. That said, I'm not going to let it ruin my life. I'll ultimately start job hunting as soon as I find out what my designation is and where I'll need to report.
If I've got to move to one of these stoopid core locations (Seriously, if it's not Atlanta or Dallas, you're wasting your time anyway), I will probably pick up my life and move it, but they won't get extra production out of me. It's almost too easy to look busy at this company in certain departments, it's sad.
Doubtful accepting a move to one of the core locations will prolong your employment beyond temporary anyway. I think more than a few people are going to move to Middletown, St. Louis, San Ramon, Bothell, etc. thinking it will make them safe, but that is misguided thinking. Those locations are just going to be a temporary layover at best.
Are you a teleworker?