ok first off lots of people seem to want to change to be remote, so how the hell can McKinsey's consultants be right that workers "...want social and interpersonal connections with their colleagues and managers", oh wait, it's McKinsey
never mind.
Second, one of the oft noted problems with white collar work is that you have to spend a lot of time in offices, where you should somehow also manage not to have inappropriate relationships etc.
The job consumes a lot of your life, and then the pandemic comes along, shows you your life has been hollowed out, obviously people going to go looking for meaning.
on edit: white collar not white color, I guess I'm a bit preoccupied today.
> ...want social and interpersonal connections with their colleagues and managers
Many people want it. Say you get a remote position and move from NYC to Colorado.
How do you make friends? How do you get inside the local social circle? How do you get laid in a way that enables you to still look yourself in the mirror with respect (meaning not resorting to Tinder, dating websites or escorts).
Work gives individuals a sense of meaning but also a sense of commonality with others. Working towards a common goal with other people is a very powerful feeling. It's a watered down version of the High School locker room, you get to experience the elation of the wins and the sadness of the losses together, and sure it's watered down but it's still there. A total shift to remote would completely obliterate the concept.
Remote is favored by those whose social life is essentially over (married people with kids)
But the other fundamental this article raises is that the "new" role winds up subject to the same constraints: if they traded up pay it may be a net win, but some regret is inevitable. But otherwise, one office is pretty much like another. Same HR rules apply, same expectations on behaviour and outcome.
Just because it is mckinsey stating something does not mean they are right or wrong.
Most often than not, companies hiring tend to be very different from what they sell to candidates because the jobmarket has also been much more competitive. HR today is also about sales & marketing where closing a sale is getting a candidate onboard.
If I am not asking what's wrong with the company and not stating upfront I expect them to be clear on this matter, then yes, I am being naive.
Not even accounting for those who could afford to move or pause until they find something they feel might be better (I know a few) due to rising asset prices. Let's see how it plays going forward with another tech bubble deflating.
[+] [-] bryanrasmussen|4 years ago|reply
Second, one of the oft noted problems with white collar work is that you have to spend a lot of time in offices, where you should somehow also manage not to have inappropriate relationships etc.
The job consumes a lot of your life, and then the pandemic comes along, shows you your life has been hollowed out, obviously people going to go looking for meaning.
on edit: white collar not white color, I guess I'm a bit preoccupied today.
[+] [-] throwawayp0rn|4 years ago|reply
Many people want it. Say you get a remote position and move from NYC to Colorado.
How do you make friends? How do you get inside the local social circle? How do you get laid in a way that enables you to still look yourself in the mirror with respect (meaning not resorting to Tinder, dating websites or escorts).
Work gives individuals a sense of meaning but also a sense of commonality with others. Working towards a common goal with other people is a very powerful feeling. It's a watered down version of the High School locker room, you get to experience the elation of the wins and the sadness of the losses together, and sure it's watered down but it's still there. A total shift to remote would completely obliterate the concept.
Remote is favored by those whose social life is essentially over (married people with kids)
[+] [-] ggm|4 years ago|reply
[+] [-] IshKebab|4 years ago|reply
I would like to be paid a good salary without having to do any work.
[+] [-] dbs|4 years ago|reply
Most often than not, companies hiring tend to be very different from what they sell to candidates because the jobmarket has also been much more competitive. HR today is also about sales & marketing where closing a sale is getting a candidate onboard.
If I am not asking what's wrong with the company and not stating upfront I expect them to be clear on this matter, then yes, I am being naive.
Not even accounting for those who could afford to move or pause until they find something they feel might be better (I know a few) due to rising asset prices. Let's see how it plays going forward with another tech bubble deflating.
[+] [-] GoodJokes|4 years ago|reply
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