Am a SA and my team is wfh on Fridays. Can/should i still come in to the office on fridays/weekends if i have stuff to work on? Office will be empty but I dont have a good setup at home
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, if your home setup is not conducive to productivity and you feel more comfortable working in the office, it’s perfectly fine to go in on Fridays or weekends, even if the office is empty. Many professionals have shared that being in the office can help with focus, especially when working on complex tasks or when your home environment isn't ideal.
However, keep in mind that part of the benefit of hybrid work is flexibility. If you do decide to go in, ensure you're not overextending yourself or creating an impression that you're disregarding the team's established norms. It’s also worth considering whether you can gradually improve your home setup to make remote work more manageable in the long term.
Sources: WFH Should be the Default in IB, are you WFH or back in office?, The Work Always Gets Done, The Work Always Gets Done, Anyone else dreading returning to the office?
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