Google Seems Triggered by WFH...

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Apr 1, 2021 577 Comments

This response seems so odd from a company like Google. It’s like the big G is triggered by not having workers in the office. Is it that Googlers can’t be trusted to do their work? Is this a Google Cloud issue? What say y’all?

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/03/31/google-speeds-partial-office-reopening-and-puts-limits-on-remote-work.html

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  • Uber / Eng
    ilkayG

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    ilkayG
    Agree with none of the options.

    For a company that is famous for manipulating cafe lines to spark conversation you really didn't include WFH's affect on innovation and productivity. I believe that is probably the main reason.
    Apr 1, 2021 59
  • Apple
    testexp3rt

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    testexp3rt
    Vaccine is out! We can all get it on the 15th! Time to open up! Stop being scared! Work simply put isn’t getting done! I can’t wait to see all the slackers fired!
    Apr 2, 2021 38
  • Google
    lLhA53

    Go to company page Google

    lLhA53
    I believe the decision about return to work has been based on internal surveys and a response to what employees said they prefer for the overall well-being and productivity
    Apr 1, 2021 14
    • Google
      MGnz06

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      MGnz06
      You'd be forcing me back and 10 of thousands of others. You are using that word generally very loosely.
      Apr 2, 2021
    • All the folks who'd want to stay remote. Unless you force everyone to be remote, y'all would end up being second class to anyone who participates in at least at hybrid. As long as you're fine with that, you can do what want. But also, these companies pay you a fking salary to do what they say 🙃. Always welcomed to vwyf. I know I would if they said remote permanently
      Apr 2, 2021
  • Google
    drakez

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    drakez
    So you blatantly ignore amazon , Netflix and Apple wanting their employees to come back in at a much more focused capacity than google.
    Apr 2, 2021 9
    • New / IT
      gyCs54

      New IT

      gyCs54
      I think office is fine as long as I can choose which office to work from.

      AFAIK, in every FAANG there were partially or completely remote teams before the pandemic. I don’t see why they shouldn’t extend the possibility to everyone and let employees decide.

      I’m also fine with a salary cut, which kinda makes sense if you live in a less expensive area.

      Maybe it’s slightly more difficult for juniors, but personally (as a junior) I didn’t notice any difference. People hired in these companies should be competent enough to handle it, and they could put a mandatory 6/12 months period in office at the start (I already know companies doing it).

      Also, there are successful companies like RH that have always been remote.
      Apr 2, 2021
    • Well I don’t have a family nor do I live in the suburbs and i absolutely don’t want to go to the office. It’ll be a nice change and fun for a couple of days but then the lack of flexibility and commute will get super annoying.
      Either way, though, I don’t care if some people prefer going to the office... Let them. Just don’t force it on those that don’t want it.
      Apr 2, 2021
  • Tinder
    TinderKing

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    TinderKing
    Dumb poll. People work better together in person. This is not up for debate.
    Apr 2, 2021 10