Retirees, Do You Believe People are Really Working From Home?

[springfieldva]

Originally Posted by jobaba

Just for the record...

My GF is just about 100% work from the office, but she's working from home today, because the office had to shut for renovations ... and she hasn't done jack.

I think since she's woken up she's answered the phone a few times and she sat at the desk and worked on something for a half hour.

But ... when she's at the center (healthcare related) there's a lot to do and she deserves days like this. Of course ... when the center is closed, there's not that much to do.

It's hard to compare physically present (coverage) versus WFH type jobs. They're different.

If she's got a hands on job and she's a salaried employee it makes sense that she would have minimal work to do at home while the center is closed.

As far me, I'm an hourly employee at a hands on job. If my employer closed for renovations I would not have work and I would not be paid.

[EllieKay56]

I am retired from my full time job but still work part-time. It is 100% remote.
My daughter is a nurse. She was offered a new job. 95% remote. She will do in person visits-once a month or as needed.
My husband is in sales. He has the choice of going out on calls or working from home. He does a mix of both.
I know many companies have switched to remote. They aren't paying for office space.