In my time as a remote worker, long story short, working 6 AM to 2 AM for the media. About a year and a half later, they basically told everyone: "Move and come into the office or get laid off." They claimed it would be better for communication, but still kept 2 offices, one in the middle of the country, and one more of the Western part of the country.
About 100 or so people were laid off. Me and one other person moved across the country and now work in an office. Hasn't done anything to better our communication. However, I can't complain.
I went from being a remote work with no health benefits, no vacation time, no 401k. It certainly had its advantages: I could go out and travel to different places, and as long as I had an Internet connection by 6 PM - 2 AM EST, everything was great.
As for moving into the office: they paid for my relocation, added 401k, health benefits, other benefits, paid vacation time, salary negotiation, and at least I only live about 5 minutes from my job.
So... I was upset to no longer work from home, but on the bright side: I got moved to a place where I could actually afford to buy a house. Got to experience driving across the country. Can't say it harmed my career at all, but on the other side of the bright side: I have a house that I don't get to be in for 8-9 hours a day.
About 100 or so people were laid off. Me and one other person moved across the country and now work in an office. Hasn't done anything to better our communication. However, I can't complain.
I went from being a remote work with no health benefits, no vacation time, no 401k. It certainly had its advantages: I could go out and travel to different places, and as long as I had an Internet connection by 6 PM - 2 AM EST, everything was great.
As for moving into the office: they paid for my relocation, added 401k, health benefits, other benefits, paid vacation time, salary negotiation, and at least I only live about 5 minutes from my job.
So... I was upset to no longer work from home, but on the bright side: I got moved to a place where I could actually afford to buy a house. Got to experience driving across the country. Can't say it harmed my career at all, but on the other side of the bright side: I have a house that I don't get to be in for 8-9 hours a day.