Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

 So when I was offered this job it was considered hybrid — two days a week in office, three days remote. The office isn’t far … 20 -30 minute commute.  Not bad.

Then last week there was a Town Hall.  That’s what corporate America uses to describe a meeting when the higher-ups talk to the rank-and-file about major events in the life of the company.  

(When I worked at AIG during the government financial bailout we had some very scary Town Hall meetings.)

Well, last week’s meeting was all about remote vs hybrid vs “in office” scheduling.

So it should come as no surprise that we got an email today.  The new policy, starting at the end of April, will be four days a week in office, with Friday being an optional work-from-home day.

Wish i’d known that when I was job hunting in December.  I would have taken the job anyway but my expectations would have been different.

We were told that overall we are more productive in office, more collaborative.  That does not fully apply to me, I’m the only one in my team in the NYC metro area. 

There’s also the issue of space … they’re renting offices that are half empty.  

I liked my hybrid schedule.  But I will adapt. And at least I’ll have reason to wear all the new clothes I just bought.