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The unseen hassle of remote work (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by emilee@lemmy.world to c/remotework@lemmy.world

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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?

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[–] emilee@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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.

[–] voracitude@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

but I'd expect any manager to know how to measure progress and reward their team accordingly

Cool, but I thought we're talking about when that doesn't happen. Which is often. I have found in my career that I can't rely on people to manage effectively, and this resolves the issue for me. As well, it's true this has been the case even before WFH, so I really don't feel any "shift" like you describe. If it's been the norm at your past employers to recognise effort without needing to be informed, you're very lucky indeed, that sounds like good management.

As to the effort spent, I'm not sure which would be more work: noting everything you did and laying it on everyone at the standup the next day, or just posting a little note at the time in the team chat. It sounds like your company is a lot more organised than mine is, so the former is probably best in your environment while the latter works best for mine.