Remote Workers. Do you actually work now?

[JuvenileHell]

got a couple hours back for sleeping time
extended lunches
can run errands as i please with no issue
can work in my beater and drawls
no more monthly dry cleaning bill or any dry cleaning bill for the time being
no morning driving traffic
no train fukkery
no leaving by 730 am and coming back between 9 and 10 at night
can work on my ring gang radio hustle during down time
i only have documentation projects to work on post implementation project phase for the next 2-3 months
binging shows and movies on the clock

i can go on and on

still a gotdamn top performer at my job

That's wassup

fukk early morning commute and staying in the office mad late. My employers don't care as long as I get the work done on time, which I always do. I envy you just having documentation projects though I have to do actual programming work and support tickets

 

[SheWantTheD]

First thing first utilized LinkedIn bro. Second, would be networking do you know people in IT. 3rd would be indeed.

I did utilize LinkedIn will do so this time and Indeed ain't help a brother out at all lol.

 

[Atlrocafella]

Just got an email today saying I will be having to go back into the office late April

Do I find another job or deal with this 1 hour commute each way?

I don’t even remember what commuting to work even feels like. Good luck fam.

I probably work more at home to be quite honest. Because I don't want to lose this perk

Facts. I work more from home since I leave my computer on well after 5:00pm to handle any outstanding issues. Not having to deal with a commute makes it easier . Pre-Pandemic, niccas was just going to have to wait the following business day

 

[The Devil's Advocate]

Just got an email today saying I will be having to go back into the office late April

Do I find another job or deal with this 1 hour commute each way?

Gas alone is a bill. Hour of driving. Let’s say it’s all highway. You still looking at 60 miles. 120 a day. Two fill ups a week. 8 a month. That’s a damn light bill. Not to mention wear and tear

 

[patscorpio]

That's wassup

fukk early morning commute and staying in the office mad late. My employers don't care as long as I get the work done on time, which I always do. I envy you just having documentation projects though I have to do actual programming work and support tickets

i also have have the displeasure of getting new end users and their neverending questions...which has been taking up more time than the documentation smh

 

[Black Ball]

For 2 1/2 weeks I'm busting my ass and working longer hours than I did at work.

For 1 1/2 weeks I don't gotta really do shyt. Just keep my mouse on top of a clear drinking glass so my PC stays active all day.

I do finance in the health care industry.

The biggest perk is finally being able to max out my PTO and using the extras towards an end of the year PTO cashout.

 

[BrehWyatt]

Not doing it now, but there seems to be a campus/company-wide change to where WFH is now optional for those who can do their jobs away from home.

When I was WFH, I found that most 9-5 type jobs... the day's work can typically be done in 3-5 hours with sustained focus and hitting a groove. Beyond that, all you really have to do was be "accessible" on some level during normal business hours (phone, email, etc.) and have your shyt done when it needs to be done.

American workweek is a sham.

 

[beenz]

For 2 1/2 weeks I'm busting my ass and working longer hours than I did at work.

For 1 1/2 weeks I don't gotta really do shyt. Just keep my mouse on top of a clear drinking glass so my PC stays active all day.

I do finance in the health care industry.

The biggest perk is finally being able to max out my PTO and using the extras towards an end of the year PTO cashout.

I don't trade PTO for cash since they only pay 90 cents on the dollar, plus it's taxed on top of that to Bolivia.

They let us put excess PTO into our retirement, which means no tax implications.

 

[Black Ball]

I don't trade PTO for cash since they only pay 90 cents on the dollar, plus it's taxed on top of that to Bolivia.

They let us put excess PTO into our retirement, which means no tax implications.

We get our full pay for PTO, but I think it does get taxed as a bonus check.

In the past, I've used extra PTO to cover medical benefit elections. But I got small kids right now so I need that Christmas money at the moment.

 

[Obreh Winfrey]

How do you suggest going about looking for jobs?

Last time I remember going job hunting.. hundreds of applications and no responses.

I have work experience in IT now so i'll probably get more hits but man that was some bullshyt

Your resume needs rework probably. Take a weekend to knock it out.