Working from home survey

I’m way less productive — too many other distractions and other things to do.

I have zero timeline for being allowed back in. I’ve asked and was told “higher ups aren’t ready”.

I’m actually working less hours which sucks as I’m contract.

I could see them telling me to do it forever.

Yes here in Malaysia. Office is not open and probably won't be until September earliest. My office in Houston was eliminated. They packed my stuff and sent it to my house. No more offices there for anyone except senior management. If you need to come in on occasion then you book a desk.

I think I am less efficient but I enjoy the freedom. I can watch TV or listen to music/pod casts or run an errand. Miss interacting with my colleagues. Miss having a really good printer too.

I worked from home before Covid. People always question how I can be productive. Well if I am not I lose me job. I get more done at home than in an office.

Working from home is great. But it takes a particular personality that is self motivated.

No commute so less gas cost and more relaxed mornings.
A/C and music is set how you want it.
Lunches are so much healthier and cheaper.
Home office gets itemized.
Fido gets all his walks in before it’s time to pour a whiskey.
Easier to fit in that workout.
Get laid at work.

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Which changes could stick around once this is all over?

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Commercial real estate screwed.

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How did the transition go?

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Well. (ETA: I should say there were some technological issues at first - the infrastructure was already there for most of it, but the organization had to jump through some hoops for some aspects of the work.)

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Are you more or less efficient?

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Somewhat more productive - just not having to set up in the morning then pack up in the afternoon, bathroom breaks take 30 seconds now.

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Has your compensation been affected? How?

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No effect on compensation.

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What do you enjoy about working from home?

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I enjoy no commute, no getting dressed, no hauling food/groceries in and out, lunch out of the fridge at home.

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What’s been the biggest challenge?

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No career-altering challenges (I was already teleworking about 50% of the time) - just one particular aspect of my job was much easier and smoother at the office, but is getting better over time.

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What is your company telling you about timelines for returning to pre ‘Rona normalcy?

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No expectations, but maybe back in the office September or October, tentatively.

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Which changes could stick around once this is all over?

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Rethinking of teleworking as the "norm" for more folks. Organization is bipolar about it - shrink the footprint one day, clawing back telework options the next. Because of my position that doesn't affect me too much, but some workgroups have been ping-ponged a bit on this issue lately.

I suppose I should answer my own questions,

Transition was rocky at first. The decision was made after the close of business on a Monday to go fully remote the next morning, and the technology simply wasn’t in place. Very frustrating for the first few weeks.

Efficiency has improved. I’m used to traveling, so not driving/flying 15-20 hours per week listening to podcasts has freed up a ton of time.

More efficiency as noted above has led to more work volume, which will lead to more $$$

Not traveling has been great for family time, don’t have to dress up, can jump in the pool with kids at lunch, etc.

Challenges are distractions

We’re being told that we’ll be completely remote for the rest of the year and then we’ll see

Im fine with the lunchtime pool dips sticking around post ‘Rona!

I helped implement it, so it went pretty smooth

Way more efficient, I wish we could go to 100% wfh forever

Compensation hasn't been affected at all, in fact I got a raise during all of it

More time with family, less time on pointless commutes, more efficient use of my time

Enjoy just about everything, and I'm an extrovert

Biggest challenge has been old school asshats thinking wfh isn't working... even though it's been proven time and time again to be MORE efficient

We are transitioning back to onsite again now: but we are in the process of creating a company policy that will allow work from home if you want it from now on (with some stipulations)

I can work from home wondrously between 5-7am. Soon as my children and wife wake up, I hit the 40min commute and work in my coworking space private office. Can’t imagine working from home all day, at least with a family.