RemoteWorkingTrends T-Mobile CEO: Tech Leaders and Employees ‘Gotta Get Back to the Offices’ STAFF MAY 26, 2023 T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert minced no words about his views of remote vs in-office work, saying, “y’all gotta get back to the offices.” Remote work continues to be a source of contention in many businesses, with workers reluctant to return to the office after the pandemic changed the workplace and make remote work the new normal. Companies have been increasingly issuing RTO mandates, often reneging on previous promises that remote work would continue indefinitely. Sievert, speaking Technology Alliance‘s 2023 State of Technology luncheon in Seattle made clear where he stands on the matter, aiming his comments not just at T-Mobile, but at all tech businesses in the Seattle area. “It’s your responsibility to lead the way and get back in there,” he said, via GeekWire. “I’ll say a few unpopular things” he added. “First of all, y’all gotta get back to the offices.” Sievert said in-person work was a critical component in supporting the local economy. “So we’ve got to get our people back at the offices, particularly in downtown Seattle,” Sievert continued. “Our government has to do their part, too. It’s not just the private sector. The public has to do their part, as well.” As GeekWire points out, Sievert said he believes younger workers are more willing to come back to the office if they know they will be mentored and trained by the more experienced workers, workers that are more reluctant to return at all. “It’s the people who are 10-15 years into their career, in their mid 30s and 40s, who have been most stubborn about coming back,” he said. “We’re not going to get the young people back unless the mentors are already there.” Sievert’s comments were met with a mixed response, an indication of just how divisive the topic really is. #returntooffice #remotework
It’s not my job to stimulate the local economy. If the local government cares so much then they can give me stimulus bucks that can only be spent downtown.
+1. I bring lunch to work so I do not spend a dime in downtown.
I have to fully agree.
Correct. The pandemic is managed. Time to go back to life. Folks forget that working in an office is better, it's more productive, more fun, and means less time spent working. Change is always hard at first but if you haven't gone back yet do it for 2 weeks and you will remember how much better it is.
Do you truly believe this?
I never use this phrase, but you really are a boot licker. Btw, been forced to RTO for a whole year now. Nope, hate it more today than the first day back. Absolutely no "you will realize how much you missed it" what so ever.
Make the office a place I want to be and I’ll be there - seems easy
Locate the office a place convenient for me and I’ll come. I want to live exactly where I live. If you want me to come to the office then build an office near me, not in the downtown area an hour away from me.
Pay me enough to purchase a home within 30-45 minute commute of the office, and I’ll consider it. Til then, fuck you, fire me.
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Just go back!