Is there a polite way to ask the SM if we can work out of our city office instead of the sad suburban office that’s closest to him and the partner? Majority of the team lives way closer to the city office. I chose my home office and did not expect to have to travel just to work with my team in the office. It’s one thing to travel to client site (obviously part of the job), but another to have to drive out just to work with my team. I wish that would’ve been communicated to me before I started.

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Home office is best office. Retirement is even better.

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To be clear it seams like a pretty reasonable request, but it feels like so many people higher up are jaded and will immediately be like “look at this entitled young person.”

I’d debate digging into corporate policy and determine if I could charge time and mileage to the engagement if it’s not my home office.

At least you get that, and if they bring it up, just state your rationale and that it was policy…

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Ask or you’ll never know! I’d just ask “hey is it okay if I start working out of the main office? It’s a lot closer to me. Let me know, thank you!” It’s not like you’re asking for a raise so no need to be afraid to ask. Worst they can say is no. Or fire you.

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I’m sorry, you didn’t know that your employer can tell you to go work wherever they want you to work?

PwC 1 with the extra hot take! Good job, PwC 1!

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This actually happened to me at my old firm and we compromised: 2 days in the office closest to me, 2 in the one closest to them and Fridays at home. You could try this and see if they agree.

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