Among Friends

[morganjen]

Any ideas when you will be returning to the office? We haven't heard anything and I am guessing by the end of summer.

[Kachina624]

I've heard this work at home thing has worked so well for many companies, that they're making it permanent.  I'd really miss the daily interaction with co-workers.  I enjoyed them so much before I retired.

[Mj12]

Just guessing here but for me, realistically - not sure I'll return until after Labor Day. I work in DC and the city is just starting to open a few things this Friday (outdoor dining etc).

[Goldengate8361]

Mid-July, but like other companies, it has worked so well, we are adjusting our policy. I fully intend to work "more" at home....I'll probably do a mix.

[Mary Bailey]

My office hasn't said when yet. It's supposed to be partial return, not the full staff when it happens.

I work at home all the time. I don't ever plan on going back to the office for any reason.

[Meowingkitty]

My husband's company divided people into 3 groups. Those that need to be in the office, those that could go either way, and those that can stay home. Fortunately he is in the last group. I would be surprised if he goes back this year. The first group won't go back until late July or August. 

[Dinaki]

Greece has openned the stores on Monday.

My shop is now openned, I have four employees but guesss what, I cannot travel to Athens since US and UK are the ban list.

I say UK because I have a connected flight from London, d**** Greeks!

So I am here in the house waitting, standiing and getting pretty. 

[Silver Lining]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

I've heard this work at home thing has worked so well for many companies, that they're making it permanent.  I'd really miss the daily interaction with co-workers.  I enjoyed them so much before I retired.

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@Kachina624, me too. I much prefer working at the office. I enjoyed the comradery and the professional atmosphere. I don't like combining my home with my job.

[Tadaki]

I'm guessing return will be mid August or early September.  Won't know more until mid July.  

I hope if more people work from home, it will help with the greenhouse gases.  Globally, there was a 17% drop, although I'm sure we can't maintain that.  

[Snowpuppy]

Nothing official, only speculation from late summer until the end of the calendar year. We do know it will be a phased approach to return and not all at once.

Daycare remains closed so that's a concern for those employees who need it.

It's so peaceful at home I'm considering not returning at all. Sad to say but I don't miss anyone.