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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWho is working from home, and did not, generally, do so before now?
I, and at least three other people I know (aside from those at my work) are experiencing this. And I don't know a lot of people.
unblock
(52,253 posts)We even have a new employee starting next week.
Our cto is going to meet him in the office and give him a disinfected and wrapped laptop and monitor for him to take home and he'll get his orientation remotely.
What a way to start your first job out of college, right?
Very unusual times.
Lithos
(26,403 posts)Your CTO is taking the risk. I also applaud the efforts your company is taking.
My own - well, we get to stay home, but now there is a hiring freeze because they're not prepared to do that. We'll shuffle existing contractors around, or utilize off-shore for any staff-aug.
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unblock
(52,253 posts)But yeah, still a risk, never mind the virus. Just meeting an unknown new employee alone in an otherwise empty office is a risk.
hibbing
(10,098 posts)Waiting for my work to set up a lapper for me to use. Of all things to whine about during the world melting down but....will be hard with just one monitor.
Peace
tnlurker
(1,020 posts)I usually go in to the office every day.
Nictuku
(3,614 posts)I'm IT, I support 100 users, who are all now teleworking. Been incredibly busy helping everyone get their home systems working so they can telework. San Francisco is shut down. I work from 6:15 until 3:45.
Technology is great. I can do (almost) EVERYTHING that I do in person, but now I don't have the 2 hour commute on public transit.
I take care of my elderly mother. I'm scared to death I have it and am giving it to her.
I am grateful and thankful that I still have a job, and that I am able to help all my colleagues also be able to work from home. The days have been hectic, but fruitful. I think we can do this.
My heart wenches for everyone who is losing their work,their pay, their lives. I'm OK here with my mom. I have to go out next week but we will cross that bridge then.