Let's stop pretending there is a "Hybrid workplace". It's either WFH or WFO.

Looks like your chances for that window increased by a lot.

Keep on grinding out the Corporate life and get not distracted by underpriced homes in areas where it rains less.

Jamin, are you a max out your 401-k and max out your I.R.A.(s) guy? If so, it will all work out.

What will work out?

Is getting a window office that tough?

But to the real point, your post suggests that there is a high-level 'good' in a fancy campus or skyscraper. It all they can offer is a window office, it is a foolish goal. If you get a nice apartment or house, you can have a window office at home.

millionaire

why can't a hybrid workplace be just as nice, only smaller and more flexible?

In a hybrid workplace the employer may figure that only 60 percent of the employees will elect to work in the office on an average day. With workspaces that are generic and suitable for any employee to sit-down, log-in, and conduct business in, they don't need to have assigned workspaces for hybrid employees that might only be there one or two days a week. And hence, a smaller workplace.

And if they are paying less for square footage, utilities, and other overhead cost, they can certainly afford to furnish the place a little nicer!

Think outside the box,

All corporations expect to return to WFO effectually. we’ll start with 2 days a week but a year from now it will be out-of-sight-out-of-mind for employees who still want to work from home. No one working from home is going to make partner.

seattle prattle, you down to get a brew at Triple R this week?

You sound full of pain and grievance, jamin.

you bet! That will work out nicely.

I have to go into the office tomorrow for the first time since March 2020. No likey! I have to get up early, shower, put on underwear, nice shirt, slacks and drive 1+hours. Ugh.

Only low income earners are eligible to contribute to IRAs.

I used to love the office (corner, with windows) and I loved the whole downtown business vibe and scene. All my professional life (20+ years). But after two years of WFH, I can't see every going back to that. I can do everything from my house, and save all kinds of costs.

Commuting is a colossal waste of time among other things.

One vote for WFH here.

Commuting can suck, but, face to face connection with work colleagues and clients makes commuting well worth it

Personally think it's healthier for almost everyone to work in an office. Working from home does save a lot, but at what true cost?

it will be interesting to see how employers compete for employees who want to wfh vs wfo.

Agreed. I really enjoy the hybrid model. I go to the office 3 days per week (voluntarily). My commute is only 20 minutes. I prefer working from the office and having some interaction to break up the spreadsheets and research.

2 days from home is nice though. I can go for an hour run in between meetings, usually around lunch time, and still get in a full day.

I imagine my company will downsize to a smaller space when our lease is up next year. But most of management will continue to go to the office several days per week.

I’ve worked remotely for most of 20 years and it has worked ok for me. I enjoy my own company, although sometimes I get tired of myself and want to interact with others a bit or enjoy the buzz of life in a coffee shop or something. It’s not for everyone, though. You need to be self motivated and organized.