Partner wants me in office to “collaborate.” Partner is too busy to discuss any questions I have on anything when I’m in office.

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So many false justifications for wanting people back in the office. I would prefer if partners just admitted that the real reason they want you in the office is because that’s the environment they’re accustomed to and they want that to continue. All this talk about “collaboration” is usually bs.

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Maybe bring it up directly with the partners then instead of complaining about it on an app? 🫠

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AA1 Maybe you can go screw yourself 🫠🫠🫠🫠

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My favorite is when the partner asks you to come in to “collaborate,” but s/he decides to continue working from home, lol.

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They enjoy this as a power move.

Typical. Partners never had time to talk to us before. I'm not sure why they think anything has changed. It's much easier to just schedule a call.

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