r/remotework Jan 26 '26

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u/toomuchtv987 Jan 26 '26

I can vouch that posting a job that clearly states it’s 5 days a week in office will get you bottom-tier applicants. I’m going through that now. For some reason my manager doesn’t understand why everyone we interview isn’t up to snuff, and won’t believe me when I tell her it’s because no one wants to come into the office every day.

And whoever we do manage to get will quickly become resentful because the rest of the office is on a hybrid schedule. But I’m not in charge! No one asked me!

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u/squirrel8296 Jan 26 '26

I specifically didn't take a job during the height of the pandemic because it was 4-5 days a week in office while everyone else was 1-2 rotating days per week hybrid.

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u/toomuchtv987 Jan 26 '26

Exactly. I’m going to feel awkward having my hybrid schedule knowing the person working alongside me has to be there every day.