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?
I have a different form of hell where they stick me in meetings all day everyday (often double or triple booked), and then expect that I have any time to do any part of my job that isn’t sitting in meetings.