Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   Brilliant way to reduce government spending Date:   7/11/2022 12:07:52 PM

Like I said above, it depends on the individual and the nature of their work.  One size does not fit all but I remain convinced that working from home should be the exception and not the rule, especially when you work in a job with limited ability to judge performance or where being present is necessary to do the job. For sure in my business it can work but it does involve a lot of inefficiencies.  It is simply easier to go to someone's office and explain what you want versus trying to do it by email, text, Teams or even video conferencing.  But it can work even if not optimal.  I personally believe the big backlog at the IRS in getting returns reviewed and refunds issued is remote work......but maybe it was always like that.  I just don't recall this being the case in the past as much as it is today.

But I have limited sympathy for the commute argument.  If that is an issue for the person then live closer to where you work or work closer to where you live.  But again, that is a general rule and there are always exceptions.  I will say I was always skeptical when we hired someone that would have a long, brutal commute and in almost every case I was correct.  It didn't work out. It's why most corporations, including the one that bought my company, have several office locations in large metro areas like Atlanta.  So make exceptions for employees that can demonstrate an ability to work effectively from home but for most of the rest being in an office would be my preference.