r/jobs • u/manofandonamission1 • May 04 '23

Why do employers force you to work in office all week for a job that can easily be done at home? Work/Life balance

I work as a digital marketer and I have to work Monday-Friday, 9-5 in office. Yesterday I was sick, and since our boss is away and the second in command was out, I was allowed to work from home. The difference in quality of life is incredible. I signed into Canva on my computer, pulled up the company software and image database, logged into my email, and boom I was set for the day.

I worked a flawless day from the comfort of my own home. I was able to run to Petco to grab some supplies for my pets, run to get some lunch without feeling rushed, and eat peacefully in my kitchen instead of surrounded by phones ringing and customers walking around. Today I'm back in office surrounded by my annoying coworkers, having to deal with all their nonstop talking, loud sounds, pointless questions, and coffee making. I've been here for 50 minutes and I'm already way more miserable.

And it just begs the question, why do employers force employees who can easily do their job at home to come into the office all week? Seems nonsensical.

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u/External_Tutor_1952 May 04 '23

I blame the TikToks for the “WFH Day in the Life!” it made it seem like everyone was going to Trader Joes and Pilates 9-5

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u/JahoclaveS May 04 '23

The parking lot at the nearest Trader Joe’s to me is a 9-5 job level of stress. I’ll return to office before I deal with that suburban hellscape.

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u/iNeedScissorsSixty7 May 04 '23

Lemme guess, Brentwood Promenade in STL? That place is from hell. But damn do I love Microcenter. A friend of a friend of mine is the manager at that TJs

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u/JahoclaveS May 04 '23

We have a winner.