Right now, work is slow due to statewide restrictions. There isn't much to do but we're still required to come to the office everyday. I waste around 3 hours daily between commuting and getting ready, on top of the surging gas prices. How do I talk my manager into letting us WFH? It's not like coming to the office does any difference.

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I recently had this discussion with my manager and it went pretty well. I'm not 100% remote but now I only have to come in a few days a week

I think the key here is to approach the conversation as diplomatically as possible. Don't argue - present your points calmly and see what your manager has to say

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