I've worked at the same company for the entirety of my 'career', straight out of college started where I still am ~3 years later (know that doesn't sound so long necessarily but in 'startup' land it sure is a relative eternity).
team is fully remote and we don't have an office (or any offices) -- thought remote work was the best option when I started but after nearly a few years I do find myself yearning for some (or any) company culture (in addition to several improvement re: other pitfalls in my org). without an office, and without any investment in culture/employee experience, full remote role has had it's challenges for me personally (positives as well around flexibility, independence, etc) but mainly I find myself wishing we had a hybrid option or any opportunities to connect (live and otherwise even). also, it's the only company I've known but I definitely have a bit of FOMO re office culture, work friends, a lot of the social aspects, as well as the stronger support and available resources IRL (it's nearly impossible to get visibility from higher ups, or even cross functionally+ no live help, can't learn from colleagues, form better internal connections, or upskill being around all different segments, managers, etc.). also, I am aware of the fantastic parts of remote work (but at my current stage of my career and personal life they're not specially applicable or huge value adds for myself), if I had a partner/children/major in-home needs I can see the immense value but as a earlyish 20 something I like the idea of happy hour with colleagues, comrauderie ; etc (I know 'grass is always greener' isn't the case ofc).
anyway, I'm considering moving companies (not to do with the remote factor, just thinking about hybrid vs. remote as I being to apply externally).
anyone able to share their personal experience moving from a fully remote role to a hybrid or in office role? any anecdotes would be incredibly helpful re: transition, pros/cons, differences (positive +/or negative).
slightly intimidated to start a role where I'd be (at least semi) forced (via hybrid specially vs. 100% on site) to go into the office - something I can't imagine as I've never done it given my remote gig.
have you changed from remote --> hybrid or full in office? was it a positive change overall?
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