Many places took the opportunity to downsize during the pandemic. Hybrid home-office actually started for many companies even earlier.
I don’t remember when this started but offices are now open concept in the name of more collaboration. People don’t get their own spots unless they are in the upper management.
I find it less productive and less comfortable in the new environment than home office.
Face time for promotion? Not if your manager don’t come to the office either! 🤣
People really don’t care who you are, people don’t sit in the same place like before, and introverts don’t go around and introduce themselves during the office days.
Totally agree buddy, we must work at the same place.
The company I work for has always been hybrid, nothing really changed after.
They tend to be there enough. :)
I don't find this to be true in my experience. People don't care who you are, if they have never met you - then you are just a thing performing a role. When people work together, they do build relationships and even introverts benefit.