Company cites 'team building' to end WFH, triggers multiple resignations. Viral Reddit post

The Reddit user said that their company has ended work from home. (Representational)

A recent Reddit post has gone viral after a user shared their frustration with their employer’s sudden decision to end its work-from-home (WFH) policy in the US. The anonymous poster, who started working for the company less than a year ago, expressed their disappointment with the change, citing chronic pain and the benefits of avoiding a daily commute as key reasons for accepting the job in the first place.

They said they rejected several offers only because of the remote work benefit offered by the current company.

The company's email, which said they are "building a stronger team," has led to an exodus of employees, with the original poster (OP) stating, "People have already started quitting. I wish I could too. Screw companies that act like this."

The post has since garnered over 7,000 upvotes and 500 comments, with users voicing their concerns about the emerging trend of employers rolling back remote work policies. One commenter advised the poster to consult their doctor and seek an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) work-from-home accommodation, highlighting that it’s a legally viable option for those with chronic health conditions.

Just got our WFH taken away..
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In another stark warning, commenters urged employees not to quit under any circumstances. "Do not quit! Let them fire you! " one emphatically posted, explaining that employees who voluntarily leave may not qualify for unemployment benefits, while those forced out would have a stronger case.

Several users also recommended that the user renegotiate their employment terms, particularly if they were hired under the promise of full-time remote work. "If you were hired to work from home full time with no expectation of being in office, then just stay home and keep working," another comment suggested, adding that any sudden changes to work conditions could be grounds for legal recourse.

Many companies are grappling with how to balance team cohesion with employee preferences since the pandemic prompted remote work.