TRUE OR FALSE?

[@patriciajones1623]

The point isn’t how much I make or save by working remote. The point is if I take a 10% pay cut the company is making 10% more profit, plus the increase from not having an office. No way, I wouldn’t take a 10% pay cut just so they can make more profit.

[@user-jn4sw3iw4h]

Exactly: an up to 20% cut in work-hours... the commute for 'only' a 10% pay-cut sounds good. But actively providing the 11.000 savings by doing them the favor the video starts with... AND add the paycut to that... I also would have answered no. Not entirely sure I would have the same conviction when comparing 2 job-offers though.

[@dandydan999]

I think this is cutting your nose to spite your face thinking. If its good for you who cares if its also good for your employer?

[@blazypika2]

i'll be honest, i don't care how much more or less the company i work for makes. my consideration of whether or not i take a 10% to be able to work for home is whether it worth it to me. if i live far enough away from work then i may take it to save myself the traffic, otherwise no. but yeah, if i can actually safe mobey by doing that, i will take it. i'm not petty enough to care about whether or not the company also makes more money out of it.

[@blazypika2]

​@@dandydan999right? it's just petty.

[@user-jn4sw3iw4h]

@@blazypika2 It's not (just) petty. Answering "Thanks for providing us with a substantial cost-reduction, let us repay you with a pay-cut" with "thank you, sir". What impact do you think setting such a standard, will do for next year's performance-based salary-negotiations?

[@jeffdillon8816]

I’m starting to look for another job specifically because of lack of appreciation and or support from management. I have been at my current job coming up on 3 years and need to be here 5 years to vest into my retirement and benefits packages. Once I hit that mark, unless things change I’m done.

[@ioannispaxinos5171]

Depending on the job and the distance to get there, I honestly think it's healthier to actually go to work. My home is my haven, I don't want to polute it with work stuff. It's also nice to see your coworkers and hang out at lunch. Maybe go for drinks later? That said, if your work is completely computer managed and it takes an hour to get to the office, sure, go ahead and work from home. Just make sure you take long walks or jog or something because it's not healthy staying inside all day.

[@Jaymac720]

I work in the engineering field. My company allows us to work from home, but I don’t really like to do so. I find it harder to collaborate if I can’t just go grab someone and talk to them, especially if I need help with something. There’s also just my personal issue of being too easily distracted at home

[@josiedurruty6457]

You can't just jump on a zoom call with someone??😊

[@user-jn4sw3iw4h]

@@josiedurruty6457 No.. It is not that trivial for everyone to handle having access to your normal entertainment while trying to work. Nor is everyone as comfortable to break someone's concentration, for something they might not consider important, if they can't see how much concentration they will be breaking. Walk by, consider asking, with 'walk by later' as a plan b. Is a significant lower pressure for anyone who thinks the other person's time and focus means anything (read: any non-manager in any engineering field) It took me a year to get over the former, struggling but handling the second. Is 'a zoom call' a sufficient alternative to allow work-from-home? absolutely. Is the existence of this alternative reason enough to dismiss anyone stating any reservations towards this, with responses like: "just" "repeated punctuations for exclamation" and "smileys" ? absolutely not. You're talking to an engineer: It's pretty safe to assume "has never heard of zoom" is not the issue.

[@billmcc64]

I hear you. Many types of work just need face to face collaboration to be effective.

[@TasareAlda]

I have absolutely quit a job due to lack of recognition from management

[@hollivybez]

8:04 appreciation also translates into your merit increases, etc - so I can see that.

[@itaz6276]

Best thing I heard was - people don’t leave companies, they leave managers”

[@mattb9664]

You still end up with a savings on vehicle wear and tear (obviously fuel, but also tires, oil changes, drivetrain fluid changes, paint chips and dings obtained during commuting/parking lot). A one time 10% pay cut (assuming you get pay raises each year) far exceeds those costs and cost avoidances on the your car pays for that cut quickly!

[@cherylkavanagh3387]

Also, depending on where you work, a work wardrobe.

[@asadb1990]

On average pay increase is 3%. Inflation is 10-15. You would be lucky to make it past the paycut in 3-4 years assuming you last that long. People seem to forget layoffs are around the corner.

[@HariSeldon913]

Not to mention the time commuting. If it's an hour each way and you do an 8 hour day, the commute is an extra 25% for time spent.

[@jwashburn6768]

You have to account for increased energy costs in your home. Also, any other costs to outfit a home office.

[@graniabenge2814]

I'm not sure why one would accept lower remuneration when working remotely? Surely, work responsibilities and duties remain irrespective of one's physical location.

[@moo3oo3oo3]

Time and resources wasted on commuting. Me personally, f the job site is an hour away, I may consider a pay cut for remote work

[@asadb1990]

Its pay cut within reason. Not massive pay cut. And remote is useless if you are constantly on meetings or zoom calls asking you to join effectively pulling you out of the zone.

[@alcirap.d.9061]

I would spend more than 10% of my salary if i have to go to the office everyday. Not just petrol and parking but eating outside and time as well. There are many factors that, in my case, would be worth the pay cut. We still go to the office just once a week for team meetings where we do catch ups about the different projects this can also be easily done by group video call.

[@gingerhartsook173]

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[@johnp139]

A lot of places have to pay employees more due to the cost of living in the local area (think Silicon Valley). If the employees no longer live in the area and can move out to Idaho, then that makes perfect sense.

[@plannerjoy]

While it may be true that companies may miss out on talent by not offering the remote work, the odds that an applicant will get that job exponentially decrease because the applicant is now competing with a much larger pool of applicants for that position.

[@Surax]

I'm not saying I would leave a job solely because of lack of appreciation from my manager. However, it would be a contributing factor.

[@Meagan-Renee]

I feel like it tends to correlate with a lot of other problems at the company, and can lead to lack of opportunities as time goes on. It would certainly be a huge red flag that would have me updating my resume.

[@pjaypender1009]

I have.

[@IndyRockStar]

I haven't worked in an office for 11 years.

[@Sparkchaser91]

I was very close to leaving for not getting appreciation, but I talked to his boss.

[@Sparkchaser91]

Remote work with my company means that I dont work at the main building, even though I work at one of my customer's locations. I would love to work at my home once in a while, but my customer feels I must be physically there.

[@M13C7]

I would take a pay cut if it meant remote work not just because of the math involved, but also because in addition to the work spent you also expend more energy AND you also commute. I work way more efficiently home, and as an ND person having to go into an office or just leave my home is requiring me to spent way more energy. I would rather have less money even if it wouldnt be compensated by cheap housing or no costs on gas. And yea i would move on if my management wouldnt appreciate my work. I had a situation like that not long ago and i definitelly was silent quitting at the least. I burned myself out, worked overtime, all for a manager who didnt appreciate or support me and who stabbed me in the back to get a promotion herself. I am not doing that again.

[@user-jn4sw3iw4h]

At 8:00 it points at a self-referential issue I have with some of these questions. It started with 'this is the situation and the corresponding estimate. Is the actual number lower or higher?' (Including the opening: Is the cost to a (somewhat functioning) company when an employee works from home, bigger or smaller than zero?) But this one "The number of people who "don't quit jobs they quit managers (feedback edition)" is exactly 50%" Is obviously false, and set-up to present the either upcoming substantially higher, or substantially lower as a gotya, without significantly distinguishing between those options. Exactly the way "the manager people quit" would do. "Wow what a twist"

[@RichardChappell1]

Since 25% is less than 42%, the statement that a quarter would, is technically true. It if said only a quarter, then it would be false. The same for 10 and 26%.

[@narcoosseefl]

Dell just forced a bunch of employees back to the office after a very short notice.

[@Sparkchaser91]

I've seen that with several companies.

[@stephenjames2951]

Take a pay cut while saving the company 11k is a win/win for the company

[@lisaparker5836]

Just pointing out that the company would save even more $$ if employees took a pay cut.......... and management STILL wouldn't like it.

[@heyy13]

CSRs are becoming mandated in a lot of sectors by a lot of international regulators. Also shareholders are asking for them more and more. So makes sense the % is so high for F500.

[@dandydan999]

1. Would be true if employers could simply drop their fixed building costs, but of course, thats untrue. Employers own buildings outright or long term leasing prevents those costs savings. 3. WFH vs RTO is a very long discussion -- jury is out. 4. Yes, no question, less stress, less expenses, dont have to wake up at crack of dawn due to traffic. It is the height of insanity forcing yourself to commute when you can perform the exact same job from home.

[@NeversurrenderMM66]

My current employer just got rid of the computer system that would allow us to work remotely. The newer system is still so glitchy that frustration levels have been drastically raised.

[@niyage]

N7 - yep, actually I am currently leaving a company, where I spent 6 years, because I have a new manager since 1year. And exactly that is the reason why I took this decision.

[@johnc8112]

I enjoy watching your videos, keep up the awesome work you do

[@mrsreefc]

The 10% pay cut for working remotely is a reality for many reasons. I earn about 35% less than my equivalent in-person colleagues, but for my mental health it's more than worth the pay cut. Autism, ADHD, and social anxiety make in-person work very very difficult long-term. Even though my paycheck is much less than it could be if I worked in the office, I'm earning more than I've ever earned over a 3-year average because I used to work my butt off until I burned out, then had to leave. At home, the burn-out has been easier to avoid.

[@johnp139]

If you have a disability then you should be earning the same since working at home is an accommodation that the company makes under the ADA.

[@Rockin357]

I have never worked remotely. I'm a caretaker for an elderly parent and I am not sure it would be feasible. However, my physical condition is becoming such that I may not have a choice but to work remotely.

[@Yukti2507]

Could you please make a video on interview preparation tips ??

[@danospitpatio6236]

Is she qualified? We need to check with Brenda before going live with this. ;)

[@vbhanwar]

Informative!! Nice 🙌

[@rebeccacotto2753]

I work in public housing in the US and a lot of our residents work for Walmart. So we can see that they pay just slightly more than minimum wage which is 7.25 in the USA. How is someone supposed to live on that?

[@1010papillon]

I'd definitely take the pay cut, but not leave just due to a bad manager. With my health, remote is the only way I can work at all, so 10% less of any amount of money is more than zero. At the same time, with large health-related expenses and a limited pool of potential careers, any decision to quit has to be thoroughly thought out. The only reasons I can imagine for quitting in my situation would be a return to the office mandate and/or pay that is not keeping up with inflation.

[@user-jn4sw3iw4h]

Not sold on that last one: 5 years ago it became a public big deal, most companies didn't claim to do anything for 'the world'. (only 20%) now 90% have a piece claiming they do. I'm not going to assume this is anything other than an empty marketing-statement made in response to that backlash.

[@juliekay7697]

Must know where you got your gorgeous blue mug from!

[@Suraht]

One of the factors companies are considering for why they're trying to force people back into the office are the tax breaks they get from the local government. Cities will give out incentives for companies that bring larger groups of employees into the office because more people in the area means local businesses see more customers and that makes owners more willing to invest in the city. Companies that are largely work from home don't get those incentives.

[@ohgary1]

I would not take a paycut for remote.... 10% is way more than gas/car cost.

[@RuthParsil]

6/10. It is more difficult to teach remote.

[@danospitpatio6236]

Super disagree.

[@chrystalhenthorne8209]

I always got more work done at home. If I'm not happy in a job I have always left.

[@brucecessna8019]

Why would you take a pay cut to work remotely if your working remotely saves the company money

[@ariaflame-au]

If it saved you money too? Do you want it to be a lose lose or a win win scenario?

[@johnp139]

Because you can move to somewhere where the cost of living is much less. Why should a company pay their workers NYC or Silicon Valley wages if they live in Omaha?

[@chriseisele9969]

Is 22% included jobs that can't be done remotely

[@grzegorzkapica7930]

Working from home saves money. But companies are not there to save money, but to earn more money then they spend. So, if you need interaction between coworkers, home office is a killer. For innovation you need people who fire up each others neurons. That does not happen on-line. So it is not an universal good. But... that being said, it is probably much better, than cubicals in callcenters.

[@justadreamin1004]

I always thought The U.S. government was the largest employer ---

[@danospitpatio6236]

That's their goal.

[@NikolaHoward]

No way would I take less money to work remotely. You are paying for the value and skills I bring and my output, not my location or presence

[@louissimpkins5823]

All answered in the time: Q1 - (IMO) False ❌ Q2 - True✅ Q3 - True✅ Q4 - False ✅ Q5 - True ❌ Q6 - True ❌ but I like that I was wrong Q7 - True ✅ Q8 - False ✅ Q9 - False ✅ Q10 - True ❌ Some interesting results there - I love the WfH / in office debate stuff. I have a home office and could WfH but never do unless I’m sick and feel it would be irresponsible to go in to work. Each to their own

[@danospitpatio6236]

So are you a corporate-overwork victim or your life at home sucks? Thats all I can see in this post ;)

[@ryogasaotome]

My answers: 1. True 2. True 3. True 4. False 5. True 6. True 7. False 8. False 9. False 10. False

[@apoorva_i]

Can you do a how to professionally say “ It’s Friday and let me go , I don’t want to work overtime”

[@TheTibetyak]

1. Try the indirect method: Friday morning, announce to your boss the time you will be leaving. Set the tone. Don't ask for permission. Remind the boss after lunch or 3 hours before your departure time. If they want a reason: granny isn't so well and I'm checking on her, ....I'm taking my parrot to flight school because it never really learned.....I'm joining a bookclub which meets at XYZ time. 2. Laura, in all of her videos, is showing you the direct method already. Be polite, be firm, and be clear that you prefer your personal time even more than overtime. Set the tone/expectation that you will be departing every Friday afternoon by XYZ. Somebody will dislike it, but those people are in every work environment. Be strong and good luck.

[@thor-cj9dh]

7:00 I don't know if you would count this, but the DoD employs 2.8 mil.

[@petercraw8188]

Work where you’re appreciated, not just tolerated.

[@pqrs_987]

7:07 that used to be Indian Railways; i'm surprised they got overtaken by Walmart

[@Slidaulth]

It is fiscally irresponsible for corporations that don't require physical document or direct customer interaction (physical) to maintain offices that cost Millions. Plus the costs savings on lower salaries for those that work from home. This means that CEOs that demand a return to office should be charged with costing their shareholders profits.

[@IndyRockStar]

one thing I've learned as a former sole business owner is if you want your business to be successful then your boss is an asshole.

[@feralmale1517]

I build things, remote is not an option.

[@sarahjowright1730]

Game on!

[@pokestormx3139]

Do you feed you dog? He looking super skinny 0:31

[@YourNickIsTaken]

If you ara falsely reviews by the manager = You never will be appreciated = unwanted stress + no opportunities + personal conflict. Move on before you get sic of the job itself. It is you boss, it is not your job!

[@KimDe05]

I am currently looking for a new position due to that.

[@Dragonmoon1598]

I'm surprised by the 22% . . . I expected between 30 to 40% with remote working.

[@MrWookie1981]

not many cashiers, restaurant employees, construction workers and factory workers can work from home.

[@brentkillian]

Well for example an electrician or welder cannot be in remote work

[@Boymom1027]

Insurance C Suite stays forever

[@morganlatney9821]

I have left a job bc of lack of manager appreciation leaning more towards lack of respect. It was a part time retail job so nothing i had high expectation for. Just the lack of respect in suggesting i wasnt capable of working something beyond that retail job or fast food was something i couldnt tolerate and put my 2 weeks in the very next shift. And it was during holiday season, so take that

[@davidgannon5388]

Too many of these T/F questions were a matter of whether a number was correct. And how could we possibly know? I guessed True on 50% of all companies not allowing remote work, and then Loe reveals it's _actually_ 44%! Oo, big difference, there...

[@Jaymac720]

Taking a 10% pay cut would hurt me a lot more than remote work would help. For me, gas isn’t all that expensive because I drive an efficient car and it’s just relatively cheap where I live. I haven’t worked a full year at my job and current house yet, but I’ve extrapolated my fuel cost to be around $800/year. A 10% pay cut would be $6,750. Then I’d also increase my utility usage because I’d need to maintain my house’s temperature and I’d be using my own facilities throughout the day. My rent is also really cheap, not just for my area but in general. That pay hit would be a serious hindrance. I also don’t have a desk as of yet and have enough to pay on my furniture loan as it is

[@christinefarrell6333]

I like watching her videos

[@melodyharkins6324]

I wish one of these l legit remote jobs would find itself in my search.

[@stephenjames2951]

Small and medium is not small.

[@itskartikaysharma]

Love your videos!!! You have helped me a lot. I now know how to say fuck you in corporate

[@kirk9671]

I have a good job, it is not adversarial like your videos. Who would work under those conditions? Is that a reality for many people?

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

7/10.

[@of4289]

I did ❤

[@robertwoodliff2536]

$11,000 X 32,000,000 .....appx $32,000,000,000 saved...

[@sasukesgirl20]

I love fun facts

[@wdy43di]

I can not work remotely.. Choice by my managment.

[@Zoe-c9z]

it is when i am weak, that i am strong the bible says. Supernova

[@bigliftm]

How i love to put you in a dutch company in europe. So you see how much differrent things are compared to working for an usa employer. your in for a big shock..... 25 days payed vaccation a year , payed sick days with no need of a docters note. payed overtime... employer cant fire you on the spot ( only for very serious offences like stealing ) have a nice weekend.

[@Family_Five5]

to work from home you need to be adult. most people are not. they even trying to avoid working where they are at workplace, not mention working from home. companies are calling workers to offices not without reason

[@chadshumaker2789]

Women owned businesses is such a stupid concept to praise based on no valid information. Why does it matter what sex the person is who owns it? If its a good business it will succeed if its bad it SHOULD fail. The stupidity of that statement is astounding. It would be racist if I said "there should be more white owned businesses" same if I said "there should be more black owned businesses" so how do you not consider yourself sexist to say "there should be more female owned businesses". Either that individual is good at running a business/ treating customers right and reading/reacting to the market or they are not, regardless of race, sex, country of origin or any other character trait that beyond their control.

[@HariSeldon913]

I knew a electrician with his own business that he put in his wife's name because it allowed him to classify it as minority owned. Apparently there are government contracts that stipulate the business needing that 'minority ownership'.

[@chadshumaker2789]

@@HariSeldon913 I am not doubting that at all. But its really stupid. Women are not a minority. They make up roughly 50% of the worlds population.

[@johnp139]

@@HariSeldon913Exactly!!! More like wife-owned businesses.

[@user2144]

I’m used to Shorts

[@mindflayer107191]

Not a very good video this time.

[@garyschoonmaker1486]

No remote....... reset you thinking about the size and type of business. Vets, docs, mechanics, blue collar workers, etc

[@johnp139]

No crap