#ReturnToOffice #OfficeEtiquette #WorkplaceInstructions
🏢 This government agency’s cringey return to the office instructions 🤦♂️
If you recently received a memo from your employer outlining the return to the office instructions and found it to be cringeworthy, you are not alone. Many people are feeling a bit skeptical, if not outright annoyed, by the tone and language used in these communications. It’s important to understand what’s being asked of us, but it’s also important to be able to laugh at the absurdity of it all.
Let’s break down some of the key points in this return to the office memo and discuss what it means for employees.
## The Red Carpet Arrival
The first point in the memo likens the arrival of staff back into the office to a glamorous event. While the intention may have been to create a sense of excitement, it may have missed the mark for many employees. Instead of feeling thrilled at the prospect of returning to the office, some might feel alienated by the comparison to a Hollywood event.
### What to Take Away:
– Take the opportunity to inject some humor into the situation and make light of the over-the-top language used in the memo.
– Understand that others may feel the same way and use this as a way to connect with your colleagues.
## Dress Code and Etiquette
The memo also includes instructions about appropriate attire and behavior in the office. While it’s important to maintain professionalism, the use of trendy buzzwords like “trackie dax” and “ugg boots” may come across as out of touch with the current work environment.
### What to Take Away:
– Use this as an opportunity to have a conversation about the evolving nature of office dress codes and social norms.
– Respect the guidelines outlined in the memo, but also be open to discussing any concerns or feedback with your employer.
## Office Cleanliness and Hygiene
The memo also addresses cleanliness and hygiene in the office, including the use of disposable wipes and personal belongings boxes. While these are important considerations for the health and safety of everyone in the office, the tone of the memo may have come across as patronizing to some employees.
### What to Take Away:
– Understand the importance of maintaining a clean and hygienic workspace, especially in the current climate.
– If you have feedback or suggestions for improvement, don’t hesitate to share them with your employer or HR department.
## Embracing the Absurdity 🤪
While it’s easy to roll your eyes at the language used in the return to the office memo, it’s also important to take a step back and see the humor in the situation. In many cases, these communications are the result of well-intentioned efforts to communicate important information to a large group of employees. By approaching the situation with a sense of humor and a willingness to engage in open and honest conversations, we can navigate the return to the office with grace and understanding.
In conclusion, the return to the office memo may have missed the mark in terms of its tone and language, but it provides an opportunity for employees to come together, share their thoughts, and find common ground as we navigate this new phase of work.
By addressing the content of the memo with a lighthearted approach and a sense of openness, we can create a more inclusive and positive work environment for everyone involved.
If you find yourself having to deal with amusing or out of touch office memos, take it in stride, and use it as an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with your colleagues. The return to the office may have its challenges, but with a bit of humor and a willingness to connect with others, we can make the transition a bit smoother for everyone involved.
Remember, we’re all in this together! 🌟
Sounds like whoever wrote this up was trying their best not to be completely vilified by the returning staff but didn’t really know how to do that.
Ugh this is so cringey
Are they trying to make people quit?
I would rather shovel dog shit from sun up to sun down than be within 1,000ft that place. Whoever wrote all that might be the most obnoxious human being on Earth.
You have to pack up your office every day. That sounds so inefficient, I would make sure to spend my last hour packing
Someone either was compelled to write this absolute trash, or has the worst case of Corporate Stockholm Syndrome ever.
All this “lol back to the office you plebes” is bad enough, but this level of self-important glurge is just the worst.
Just miss me entirely with this kind of shit.
Hoky shit i just got second and third hand embarassment reading that
>Unlike Manhattan’s Upper East side where I spent lockdown, there is no maid service here
Ho-lee shit are they *trying* to be eaten first?
it’s giving depression.
Open floor plan and hot desking? I couldn’t.
So whoever wrote that has maid service but the office fired the janitor?
Good thing you’re already quitting so you don’t have to cope with the announcement that everybody needs to take turns cleaning the toilets.
I’m betting they wrote this with Chat GPT
They give so many examples why WFH is better
Definitely both condescending and cringey. The out-of-touch remark about how here in the office we don’t have maid service (unlike at home!) really rook it
The open office plan is the scourge of civilization, and the boss is openly acknowledging it in the list. It’s a terrible design for both productivity and morale, so why keep using it? Reserve your desk daily? Flat pack your things daily? None of this makes any sense.
My company does 1 in officer work day every 2 weeks. We only bring our corporate laptop and headphones. They cater breakfast and lunch. I show up for 2-4 hours, schmooze with my managers, attend the status meeting, eat, then go home.
“The excitement is electric…”
Proceeds to list a bunch of rules that are neither exciting nor electric.
That first para made me cringe and want to punch whoever wrote it in the face, and it only got worse from there! Good for you! Dodged a bullet!
> the excitement is electric, the energy is up
Don’t need so much energy if I’m working from home… You know what excites me? NOT spending 2+ hours commuting so I can still join meetings on zoom
> Book your desk on the days you will attend via the Booking App
No need, my desk at home is always reserved for me
> Trackie dax and ugg boots are acceptable attire for the home office, not so much for the actual office
Do I even need to comment?
> turn down the volume from ‘at home do what I want’ level, to ‘shared open plan office, show some respect’ volume
You know where I don’t need to worry about shit like this? That’s right, home!
> I know, shocking right? Here, we wash our own coffee cups, wipe down the benches to clean up our own mess, AND put the milk back in the fridge.
This is code for “you’ll be washing other people’s dishes and cleaning up after other people regularly” and we all know it.
> boxes are available to store your personal items and your office IT equipment belongings in the office at the end of each day
You know where I don’t need to do this timewasting bullshit? You guessed it, home!
> they dispense disposable wipes from the top for hand and desk hygiene?
Free antibacterial wipes to combat the extra exposure from being in an office? oh boy! /s You know where I could work that wouldn’t require additional exposure to viral and bacterial diseases? Oh my god, it’s home, again. Who would have thought?
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TL;DR: fuck off with your return to office crap. The reasons you present to support the practice are transparently lies, and the “compensation” like wipes are grossly inadequate compared to the extra effort and risk it takes to be present in the office.
It’s not charming and you’re not just a huge cynic. I read the first part and it’s cringe AF.
Congrats on escaping that nonsense. I admit to being cynical but I cannot imagine any functional adult reading this and thinking “YEAH! This is the work place culture that makes me leap out of bed every morning!”
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If you’re having to take team calls throughout the day then why the fuck do you need to be in a certain location?!
Booking your workspace sounds so fucking stupid. If you don’t have enough space for everyone why demand everyone return and then fight over desk space?
This made me feel violent and I’m not even affected. Don’t blame you for quitting, thst was cringe af to read. They sound like a teen trying to sound grown up while simultaneously treating their employees like children. JFC I hope they get eaten first.
My eyes slid off the screen just trying to read that.
I read this in Mum’s voice from Bluey and now I can’t stop laughing
Did a tik tokker write that?
I wish you luck in finding another remote job. They are few and pay like crap now since employers know people will tolerate low pay as long as they are at home.
They lost me the second they mentioned booking your desk
If they want you to use headphones as part of the job, they need to supply them, not ask you to bring personal headphones. Of course, they need to supply a set just for each employee, for cleanliness.
Very lame attempt at humor…not worth the pitchforks.