Microsoft to Require 3 Office Days, Should The Rest of Washington Follow?

Microsoft is putting its foot down and making working from the office, at least three days a week, mandatory starting in 2026. There are two ways to look at this. “Yay, I only need to work at the office for 3 days!” or “Boo, I have to go into the office 3 days!”

There are a lot of aspects at play with that outlook. Many people got comfy working from home when the pandemic made it a more favorable option, but as the restrictions lessened, more companies started wanting people to come back into the office.

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Reasons for this vary, potential for time wasting and tech costs among them, but for people who have grown accustomed to staying in their PJs all day, 7 days a week, may take issue with Microsoft’s new mandate.

In an official blog post this past Tuesday, the company will be requiring all employees to be working in the office at least 3 days a week, with the plan to be rolled out in 3 phases, starting with employees near Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

Should The Rest Of Washington Follow Microsoft’s Steps?

I find myself in a weird scenario with this situation. With radio and websites, half of my job can be done remotely. My main job before this was as a medical courier and phlebotomist (during the peak of the pandemic). So throughout that whole time, the work-from-home option WAS NOT an option.

I actually enjoy coming to work, to do work, instead of doing it at home. I need the work-life separation (as much as possible). Not to mention, all the home distractions (looking at you, household pets).

Would You Return to the Office for ONLY 3 Days a Week?

Would you like to come to the office only 3 days a week? Do you work from home and would much rather stay there?

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