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I have sympathy for the well-functioning workers who execute at home.

I am also supportive of recent hires who thought they could WFH and did not plan for daily commuting when they set up their leases and/or transportation needs.

Also, the numbers argue that for every such individual, there are far more who do not execute as well in WFH.

WFH hurts younger employees as it cuts off professional networks and other career opportunities.

I heard that many CEOs consider the 'return to work' charge and resulting loss of 5% or more of employees to be the kindest 'gentleman's RIF'.