[PragmaticPulp]

> I don't think everybody finds work to be an unfulfilling drain on their leisure time

Well said. WFH doesn't fix a bad job or a draining company culture. If your job is miserable and you can't stand your coworkers then you need to find another job, remote or not.

[jtr1]

I have fantastic colleagues and I'd still rather work remote. My commute easily gets up to 10 hours / week on a miserable public transit system. I prefer to spend that extra 10 hours with my family, friends, and neighbors, or on household chores, or hobbies, or just relaxing. I certainly understand that some people prefer the buzz of the office and I support people working in the environment that best suits their needs and personalities.

That said, having worked with an effective team in a hybrid environment (even before the pandemic) the idea of companies forcing people back into the office mostly reads as a lack of trust in the people they've hired. To me, that indicates a different set of problems.

[ashtonkem]

I’m also seeing a lot of sunk cost thinking on the part of management, and have seen a few cringe worthy “remember how great the office was?” stuff from execs.

I think when you’re a C level, the size and appeal of the office gets melded into your ego, and you can’t get the same boost from people working from home.

[pseudalopex]

Preferring to spend time with friends and family doesn't mean someone can't stand their coworkers.