r/remoteworks

I feel like remote work comes with a bunch of fake rules people repeat forever. Always be available. Always turn the camera on. Always answer fast. Always look busy. Always separate work and life perfectly like some kind of enlightened spreadsheet monk.

At some point most of us break one of those rules and realize... wow, that was actually better.

What’s one remote work rule you stopped following that improved your day?

# Im currently working remote making 102k, 4 weeks PTO. I have an offer for a fully in office position for $120k, unlimited PTO (which I know isn’t actually unlimited), but it’s a 20 minute commute with more responsibilities. Would you make the move? What is your experience?

I am an 11 hour round trip from my company’s main office. This is what happened to me yesterday:

My boss, early 60’s and pretty weird tbh, had me drive 5.5 hours one way to an “important meeting” (no hotel), so that’s 11 hour round trip. All the other employees are either 10 minutes to 2.5 hours away…so I’m really getting screwed but whatever. I get to work from home so I figured I’d be compliant and just suck it up. After waking up at 3:45 am and driving 5.5 hours, our boss then surprises a (local) co-worker with a baby shower….thats why we all were there…no meeting. Panera and donuts were served, and I have a ton of food allergies so I couldn’t even eat.

Additionally, this boss had brought it upon herself to go shopping for a ton of gifts, and then sent us all (about 25 people) her Venmo so we can contribute...I never met this co-worker in my life, and neither had the vast majority of us attending as we all primarily work remotely.

Also, to emphasize how insane this woman is, my boss, she announced that two people that work in this office outside of Erie are moving down the street to another office…and she started crying in front of everyone over this. Real tears. Then she choked, “I’m sorry this is just the first time I’m saying this out loud.” She had to excuse herself for crying so badly. Everyone was silent.

The one co worker leaving to go to the other office said “we are literally just going down the street, I’ll still see you at lunch!”

This baby shower lasted less than forty minutes and I cried with a migraine while I drove 5.5 hours home. 11 hours of driving. 450 miles.

I charged the company for miles, my hours, OT, and turnpike. This boss doing this cost the company $1500 and I got nothing accomplished for work.

I’m so exhausted today and I feel like a have a fricken blood clot in my leg from sitting for so long yesterday.

Lastly, I had two miscarriages last year. I wouldn’t have gone to this if I knew the truth.

I'm currently in the offer negotiation process with one company. They matched all of the counteroffers which I had, giving me a lot more money than I initially asked for. However, I don't care about money at all, only remote work.

The company is officially hybrid (3 days office, 2 days wfh), but, based on what I read online, the management does prefer / enforce in-office presence strictly on the required days. For example, you have to strictly swipe in before 9am and swipe out after 6pm, otherwise you might get in some trouble.

Does it make sense to ask for remote in this situation? I am concerned that, even if they agree initially, they might change their mind

guys im really excited and wanted to share. i interviewed for a fully remote on call data entry job back in february - went through the training/sample work, but the spot had been filled. it’s based in california where the minimum wage is like 16 an hour i think, and they’re paying 18.50 an hour!! they emailed me back last week and let me know that a position is now available and my start date is this week!!

yay!! i finally will have a good summer job now. i’m so excited

If your HR or management asks you to speak freely, Please Don’t!!

Basically, I was wondering how hard the interview process is for this company and what questions you were asked during the interview. Thanks.

And the reason isn't collaboration. It isn't culture. It isn't because in-person is better. We all did the same jobs from our apartments for 2 to 3 years and the companies survived. Some of them had their best years ever.

I worked at a company that posted record revenue in 2021 while 96% of employees were remote. They bragged about it in the investor call. They literally used our remote productivity as a selling point.

Now the same CEO is saying we need to be in office for "the energy." That's the word he used. Energy.

My theory. And I think a lot of people quietly agree. The truth is office space. The leases. The real estate investments. The buildings they bought in 2018 and 2019 that are sitting empty. They need bodies in chairs to justify the spend to the board. That's it.

There's no secret productivity study that proves in-office is better. If there was, every CEO pushing RTO would be waving it around like a trophy. They're not. Because it doesn't exist.

So they say culture. They say energy. They say collaboration. And they hope nobody asks for the data.

Is anyone else just sick of the lies? Like if you're going to force me back just say "we have a building we need to fill" and stop pretending it's for my benefit.

Im 29F and work remotely for a small marketing agency. My teammate "Jenna" is always online. Answers emails at 6am. Never turns her camera on. We all thought she was just super productive. Last week we had a one on one and she accidentally let it slip that she doesnt have a home. She's been living out of her car for 8 months. She works from coffee shops or library parking lots. Uses her phone hotspot. Charges her laptop at Starbucks. I was speechless. She said please dont tell anyone because shes afraid theyll fire her if they find out she doesnt have a "stable" workspace. She does all her work on time. Clients love her. Nobody would ever know. Now I feel guilty sitting in my home office with my comfy chair and reliable wifi. I offered to let her use my guest room but she said no because shes embarrassed. I dont know what to do. Do I tell my manager? Do I just pretend I never heard anything? My heart hurts for her. But also its none of my business. Remote work is weird

Hey everyone 👋

Sharing another batch of remote openings for anyone currently job hunting. These roles may be a good fit for beginners, career shifters, or people with limited professional experience.

1. Inbound Retail Care Specialist - VXI Global Solutions ($17.31/hr)
2. Billing Specialist - Vituity ($17.12/hr)
3. Administrative Assistant - Microsoft ($23/hr)
4. Implementation Specialist - OneDigital ($20-$23/hr)

A quick reminder: remote listings can move fast and sometimes close earlier than expected once enough applicants come in, so if something looks interesting, it’s worth applying sooner rather than later.

Good luck to everyone applying!