Is Remote Work the Right Choice For You?
If there’s one thing the COVID pandemic changed forever, it’s how we work. Practically overnight, millions of white-collar workers across the globe were sent home with their laptops, forced to transform kitchen tables into makeshift desks. For many, especially introverts like myself, this shift felt like an unexpected silver lining. Without commutes, noisy open-plan offices, and rigid schedules, we discovered a sense of work-life balance and personal freedom we had never experienced before. It’s no wonder so many people have fiercely resisted the push to return to the office full-time. The Battle Over Returning to the Office We’ve all seen the headlines: governments and employers demanding workers come back to their desks, often with little notice or flexibility. In the US, federal employees have faced orders to return to the office, even as mass layoffs sweep across the country, leaving workers with limited bargaining power. Here in Australia, where I’m based, oppositi...
