The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically accelerated the global shift towards online platforms and remote work. However, with the easing of pandemic restrictions, there has been a noticeable decline in remote work options. It has definitely made employees to comply and accept the change. Recently, one reddit user took to the platform and shared a savage response to the ‘No work from home’ policy of his company. To say that it has gone viral since then would be a sheer understatement.
One Reddit user gave a bold and savage response to their workplace policy that says ‘No work from Home’
A recent Reddit post has sparked considerable discussion by showcasing a bold response to a company’s stringent ‘no work from home’ policy. The Redditor, employed in IT and accustomed to performing tasks remotely, faced a situation where their employer mandated physical office presence, even during circumstances like severe weather conditions such as snowstorms. Frustrated by the lack of flexibility despite the nature of their job, the Redditor decided to take a stand.
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In a defiant move, they deleted Microsoft Teams and email from their phone, effectively limiting their accessibility outside of regular office hours. This action was a direct response to their employer’s insistence on in-office presence, highlighting the disconnect between modern technological capabilities and traditional workplace expectations.
When their boss couldn’t reach them for an urgent matter, the Redditor calmly pointed out that their inability to respond was due to the company’s policy against working from home. This straightforward yet savage response resonated with many online, igniting conversations about the evolving dynamics of remote work and the resistance faced by employees returning to traditional office settings post-pandemic.
An X user took the screenshot of this Reddit post and shared it on X saying, ‘Seems fair to me’
Shorting after the original post on Reddit, an X user took its screenshot and shared it on the microblogging platform popularly known as X. The account with the username @BladeoftheS shared the screenshot with the caption,
“Seems fair to me.”
This simple act sparked a wide range of reactions online.
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Here have a look at the post
Seems fair to me. pic.twitter.com/Vae9wkhXCM
— BladeoftheSun (@BladeoftheS) June 22, 2024
The post resonated widely, sparking a flurry of reactions across social media
Many applauded the Redditor’s straightforward defiance against outdated workplace norms, highlighting the ongoing debate over the future of remote work. Others commended the individual’s courage in standing up for their principles amidst a changing work landscape post-COVID-19.
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Good point. Have you noticed how they grimace when you ask to work from home, but when they need you on a support rota, you’re suddenly able to do the most important work from anywhere?
— Vikas (@thunderxstorm07) June 23, 2024
My manager has done the same, he doesn’t have Teams on his phone and his response is the company never bothered to give a work phone and I m not installing their monitoring software in my personal devices.
Right now I have the flexibility of WFH, the moment it ends and I m…
— CK32 (@___110010100___) June 23, 2024
Last week I went to the office after 2.5 years. I had my laptop upgraded.
Doing work in the office is an absolute nightmare. Noise, lots of distraction, small screens.
I managed to do 15% of the work that I do at home.
I plan to go to the office for my retirement only.— Johan Visser (@JohanVi26857421) June 23, 2024
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Even if you were allowed to work from home, your boss shouldn’t expect you to be available outside of working hours (unless your role involves saving lives). Both should be the norm. And I’m an employer.
— Yash (@BrawlYash) June 23, 2024
Exactly. No “have your cake and eat it too”. If no work from home then my personal phone is off limits.
— Snoop Girl 💉💉💉💉💉😷🇨🇦☘️👑 (@SandraDeeT) June 23, 2024
Don’t attend calls from work irrespective of what stage of career you are in. Boundaries are important.
— Raven (@CloudxRaven) June 23, 2024
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In Ontario we have an employment law that says if you don’t have open contact/work from home as part of your contract, your employer can not contact you (phone, email, text) outside of working hours for work related reasons (they can call and contact about scheduling or work…
— Drunk Canuck (@DrunknCanuck) June 23, 2024
I work from home, it’s great. I’m more productive, happier and don’t have to waste 2 hours a day, 10 hours week or 40 -odd a month commuting. It’s a an absolute no-brainer.
If I ever see an office again it’ll be too soon!
— वैbhav (@kunwara_ladkaa) June 23, 2024
Malicious compliance. Wonderfully passive-aggressive. ☺️
— Xeraux (@Xeraux) June 23, 2024
Only a tiny subset of technology professionals need to be in the office. Everything can be performed remotely as long as there’s that small subset of smarthands & technicians on-premise. Anything higher level can be done remotely.
— R.Louis (@RLouis1397) June 24, 2024
— Islam Mohamed (@igm95) June 23, 2024
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