The unseen hassle of remote work

a year ago by emilee to c/remotework

When I first started working from home, I was so happy about the freedom, no commute, more time, and we actually proved we could get things done without sitting at a desk all day. Every other meeting had charts showing how much better we were doing.

But now it's not just about getting the job done, it's about being constantly checked on. Promotions go to the people who show up to the office a couple days a week and make just enough noise to get noticed, no matter what they really achieve.

It's so weird that the ones grinding get ignored, while the office visitors keep moving up. Feels like effort doesn't count unless someone's watching you.

Anyone else feeling this shift? How are you dealing it?

lIlIlIlIlIlIl 23 points a year ago

You’re just at the wrong culture, remote work is still great on a team where your output is measured, rather than anything else

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iamericandre 13 points a year ago

Thankfully the team I am on treats us like adults. Nobody is checking your slack status or making sure you’re at your desk for 8 hours a day. If you are missing deadlines or the quality of your work slips a conversation will be had but we aren’t being babysat.

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ivanafterall 13 points a year ago

I knew my boss watched my Teams status, so even if I stepped away from my own desk to my own bathroom, I'd take my phone and keep the little green checkmark online. Then I quit.

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ohill 8 points a year ago

I do the same for Slack, I have some never-ending YouTube video playing just to keep the screen running.

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riskable 5 points a year ago

If they're that bad, why stop at keeping the checkmark green? Keep the camera on. 👍

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b0ber 1 point a year ago

😂

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Giraffe99 11 points a year ago

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voracitude 7 points a year ago

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emilee 2 points a year ago

I understand your perspective, but I'd expect any manager to know how to measure progress and reward their team accordingly. Our daily and weekly meetings already ensure transparency and everyone knows what everyone else is working on. It's frustrating to need so much effort spent on self-promotion when that time could be better used for meaningful work.

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voracitude 5 points a year ago

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aesthelete 6 points a year ago

I have a different form of hell where they stick me in meetings all day everyday (often double or triple booked), and then expect that I have any time to do any part of my job that isn't sitting in meetings.

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b0ber 5 points a year ago

Too many shitty companies out there. I've worked at a place like that before. The best way to get promoted is to find a new job that will appreciate your efforts

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rah 2 points a year ago

Yup, it ain't fair:

http://settrans.net/...

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HEYID 1 point a month ago

Remote work often brings about challenges that aren't immediately visible, such as the struggle to maintain work-life balance and the potential for isolation. It's interesting to consider how these factors can impact productivity and overall job satisfaction. What strategies have you found effective in managing these unseen hassles while working remotely?

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HubertManne 1 point a year ago

I mean I would prefer in office if my office was like within a few blocks of where I live.

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