[parineum]

> We're just talking to each other, shooting the s*, and it was cool to meet some Junior Devs who were just starting their career. But none of that made me a more productive worker.

You're not the only employee of the company. They aren't trying to maximize _your_ output, they're trying to maximize the company's output. You being present for a junior dev to ask quick questions to (the type that don't get asked if they have to message you) will increase their productivity much more than your productivity loss. It isn't all about you.

> If I had to think, I imagine the entire point of RTO mandates is to keep cities sustainable.

This is, essentially, a conspiracy theory. RTO is happening because management thinks it will increase productivity. Right or wrong, it's crazy to assume the are all working together to keep cities alive.

[iugtmkbdfil834]

<<This is, essentially, a conspiracy theory. RTO is happening because management thinks it will increase productivity. Right or wrong, it's crazy to assume the are all working together to keep cities alive.

Eh, I will be honest. At this point, one has to be willfully unwilling to read the news[1] to state something like this. There absolutely are interests intent on keeping cities alive. I almost wonder if we finally reached a point where 'conspiracy theory' is automatically not only not 'a way to diminish a view', but 'a way to enhance it'.

[1]https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2022/02/17/new-york-c...

[freejazz]

> I almost wonder if we finally reached a point where 'conspiracy theory' is automatically not only not 'a way to diminish a view', but 'a way to enhance it'.

Uhm, yeah, Trump is president.

Do you live in a city?

[iugtmkbdfil834]

Work in a city; live in the suburbs.

[freejazz]

I don't know what it's like where you are, but I'm in NYC and the thought that the city is so destitute because of WFH policies such that there must be a conspiracy to bring people back is probably the most ridiculous thing I've seen this week.

[iugtmkbdfil834]

I know what I think. I also think I know what you are trying to say.

That said, before I address what I think you mean, could you elaborate a little? I want to give you a chance to explain your point further.

[freejazz]

I think my point is perfectly clear, I'm not sure what trouble you have discerning my meaning and do feel free to ask any questions if so. Nobody else has expressed any shortcomings in understanding my point so I'm not sure what would need elaborating anyway.

Also, I'm glad for you that you know what you think. Thanks for sharing that!