The COVID-19 pandemic began five years ago and has brought many changes and adjustments to our lives. Most importantly, millions of employees around the world have tried and realized all the benefits of remote work. They realized that it’s not necessary to travel for several hours in transport commuting to the office in order to be productive.
Today, despite the fact that employers are actively trying to return staff to offices, this fight is actually happening with varying success. The thing is that even the most comfortable office is often not able to bring us the numerous WFH perks—and a recent discussion on Threads was actually dedicated to these perks.
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#22
Less opportunity for microaggressions and for co-workers to be in my business. Me and 2 other Black co-workers were walking down the hall once and were referred to as a "gang". I've also had co-workers complain to management about who I ate lunch with in the cafeteria 🥴 None of these types of things happen when you work remote.
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15points
#23
Definitely agree on the bathroom. I hate public bathrooms of all kinds! The perk for me is being at my own desk with all my cool tech!
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14points
#24
Showering during your break… or when you’re just stressed out in the middle of your work day
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14points
#25
Not eating your lunch out of a plastic container with throwaway utensils.
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14points
#26
Just being able to look out the window at my tree 🌳 not asking for much is it
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14points
#28
I have a hybrid job. But the office is only a 7 minute drive away so that’s not bad.
Bbbuuuttttt I love working from home cause I can have a comfort show (Friends usually) on in the background.
Bbbuuuttttt I love working from home cause I can have a comfort show (Friends usually) on in the background.
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12points
#29
Being able to freely roll my eyes and cuss out loud 🤬 when someone says something stupid in a Teams meeting.
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12points
#30
Being able to listen to the music you want. Being able to decorate your space how you want. Not having to deal with other people’s perfume, body odors or food smells.
12points
#32
Being able to make my wife coffee, who also works from home. ☕️❤️✨
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10points
#35
Being able to sing out loud without fear of being judged except by the furbabies.
9points
#36
For the most part you’re judged by your performance, not by your appearance. (I very rarely have to appear on camera at my gig so I don’t have to primp up but a couple of times a year).
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8points
#37
Drinking from your own mug without having to explain who Daniel O’Donnell is to non-Irish people.
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7points