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Hey everyone, have you ever been promised a remote work setup at a new job, only to have it ripped away from you at the last minute? 😡 That’s what happened to me recently, and I’m feeling beyond frustrated.
Here’s the deal: I left my old job because this new company explicitly told me I could work fully remote, except for client meetings. I even have an email from the CEO confirming this arrangement. Sounds amazing, right? Well, fast forward to yesterday when I was suddenly told I had to come into the office full time until some paperwork was processed because of someone else’s mistake. 🤦♂️
To make matters worse, I live over an hour away from the office, and being in-person was never part of the original agreement. So, needless to say, I’m not a happy camper right now.
I have a call scheduled with my old boss to see if I can go back, and honestly, if that works out, I’m out of here without giving any notice. But before I take any drastic actions, I wanted to reach out to all of you for some advice.
Here’s what I’m thinking could help me out, and maybe some of you can benefit from it as well:
1. Review the company handbook to see if there are any clauses or policies that can support your remote work arrangement.
2. Have a frank conversation with HR or your manager to clarify the miscommunication and negotiate a resolution.
3. Consider seeking legal advice if you believe your rights are being violated.
Have any of you been in a similar situation? How did you handle it? I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions! Let’s support each other through these remote work struggles. 💪 #SupportEachOther #RemoteWorkCommunity
Just don’t go. Something about this royally stinks.
If you could fully do the job remotely without whatever paperwork they need signed and processed don’t go in.
If they have a problem with it, point out that they have failed on their end to live up to the agreement and you are being very consolidatory towards their error by remaining at the position with a company that cannot live up to their agreements.
Otherwise make them fire you
Better yet: get your old job back, tell the inept CEO you’ll continue “working from home” as per the original agreement, and then collect 2 paychecks until they get wise