u/Interesting_Bid67

What would you do?

I have been at my company for about 5 years. I genuinely like the company, and my job itself is OK. I am often bored and don't feel particularly challenged - although I'm not sure I want to. I moved into this role recently, partly because of my previous manager, who is still in the picture but no longer managing me directly.

Recently, we were told that, to keep our desks, we would have to dedicate 3 days per week. My role is technically remote, but I know my company values face time, and if I want to stay long term, it will help me to go in.

The issue is, I don't know if I want to. I have been casually looking, and the job market does seem awful. Plus, I am making so much more now, I'll take a pay cut.

Would you just go remote and roll the dice on whether it will hurt long term? OR, would you go in 3 days? How long would you consider too long to commute (the commute is truly one of my biggest beefs, although my partner thinks it is average)?

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u/Interesting_Bid67 — 22 hours ago

What would you choose?

If your company had a 3 day in office to get dedicated office space or WFH full time and hot desk when you want to come in, which would you take?

I have no issue getting into my office 2 days but with kids activities and my partners crazy work schedule it is harder to get there 3. I commute about 35 minutes (which I think is long but is probably average).

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u/Interesting_Bid67 — 4 days ago