Ask HN: Are you going to quit?

#1

Post by daveleebbc » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 3:58 AM UTC

September looks to be crunch time for (some, mostly big) tech companies looking to get people back to the office. Apple being the most notable to lay out the demand.

So... those of you working at companies demadning a return-to-office... are you going to quit?

Re: Ask HN: Are you going to quit?

#2

Post by quittingoffice » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 4:14 AM UTC

Yes. Office work is for dinosaurs.

Re: Ask HN: Are you going to quit?

#3

Post by Dig1t » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 4:15 AM UTC

Yeah but a big chunk of stock vests in October, so holding out for that. I can stomach a month in the office

Re: Ask HN: Are you going to quit?

#4

Post by arcticbull » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 4:16 AM UTC

Nah, I miss working with other humans. Spending every day in a closet typing by myself honestly sucks. That won't be true for everyone, some folks will have kids at home - but even those, I have to imagine will (a) get tired of the kids or (b) have their kids off at school and be in my situation. I've started biking to work (voluntarily) since there's a lot of flexibility, it's great to get some sunshine and fresh air, and also see other humans.

Living your life in a 12ft radius of your bed ain't great lol.

Re: Ask HN: Are you going to quit?

#5

Post by throwawaysleep » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 4:17 AM UTC

I take at least one interview a week on company time. Always be prepared to leave at the drop of a hat.

Re: Ask HN: Are you going to quit?

#6

Post by obnauticus » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 4:21 AM UTC

Be careful doxing yourself with this one :).

Re: Ask HN: Are you going to quit?

#7

Post by implfuture » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 4:23 AM UTC

A primary factor in choosing my latest job was having an office to go into. I’ve been going in M-F and love working in person again. I don’t think forcing everyone back is necessarily the right strategy, but instead encouraging teams to re-form around people with similar preferences.

Re: Ask HN: Are you going to quit?

#8

Post by fshbbdssbbgdd » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 4:27 AM UTC

My boss is pretty chill about making us go in. The office has a lot of utility, so it’s great to have it available.

Re: Ask HN: Are you going to quit?

#9

Post by frays » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 4:28 AM UTC

I was ready to make the move until I learnt about the Google hiring freeze. I'm going to play it safe and remain in my role for now.

Re: Ask HN: Are you going to quit?

#10

Post by birdyrooster » Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 4:28 AM UTC

I will call their bluff.