For all its conveniences, working from home also can mean losing too much in-person connection, particularly for those earlier in their career or with a lot of career mileage ahead
“Can’t wait to get back to the office. Terrified of going back. Not sure what to wear. Dreading the commute. Excited to see the team. Haven’t yet met the team in person. And what to do with the new puppy?”
I’ve had many conversations with people about their back-to-work quandaries. One woman declared she would leave her long-time job if forced to go back to the office. Like others, she has grown to appreciate the conveniences of a blended work-life arrangement. The transitions from workday to home time are easier, especially for parents with young children. They can more quickly immerse in family time at the end of the day.
But I do wonder about the shadow side of losing too much in-person connection, particularly for those earlier in their career or with a lot of career mileage ahead.When I have been part of a team, I have learned so much from the people I worked with directly and from those I interacted with less formally, too. So many of those early relationships became lifelong connections. Some, even good friends.
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