YourNextMove: 'There is a business case for allowing me to work remote, but I’m not sure how to approach it given people’s feelings about 'how we’ve always done it.'' kimberlybonline writes
I finished law school in 2009. Because of the lasting impact of the Great Recession on the legal industry, and the fact my state has no major city , I have moved several times in order to progress in my career. I moved in 2020 for my current job. I thought the move would be fine, since I already knew some friends in this area. However, I haven’t connected with the community and my friends aren’t as close as ones in other cities where I’ve lived.
The boss is big on face time. I think there could also be some sensitivity that I don’t love this city like everyone else seems to. I’m usually upbeat at work and don’t say anything negative about my life, regardless of what’s going on.
In previous reader letters, I’ve mentioned preparing a one- or two-sentence statement to help keep you focused and confident in difficult career conversations. I recommend doing so in this situation too. The last thing you want to do is ramble about all the reasons why you’re fed up with your current city. Saying something similar to, “I would like to speak with you about transitioning to working remotely full-time.
If you’re truly interested in keeping your job with this company long after you move to a new city, try to determine what your boss is most nervous about when it comes to you working remotely. Maybe they’re concerned you won’t have the face time with senior management that will lead to a promotion, or they would rather stop by your office to ask you a quick question than message you on Slack. If you understand their concerns, you can tailor your proposal to make sure your boss’s needs are met.
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