Thoughts on people who WFH to be with their babies/young children?

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I personally dont think it’s a negative or bad thing at all. It’s a great way for new parents to adjust and still care for their children. As someone who has a manager with a baby, it has allowed me to own more responsibility while their out in the office. Our jobs can honestly be done remotely so I think companies should encourage a WFH policy for parents.

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@strategy head 1, my wife works ft from home. We always had a nanny there when the kids were little. When I work from home it’s usually because I need to be somewhere for them that I would never make if I had to commute home from the office. And with open space offices, kids at home are no more distracting than going to work.

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I’d like to also open the floor to discuss thoughts on people who WFH to stay home with their beloved pet

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@ogilvy & Mather preach!

I’m all for WFH as long as work gets done. Honestly should extend to all, kids or not

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Every day or set days per week? Either way, as long as they get their work done, no problem. I used to work from home once a week when it worked out

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Flexibility is key. You need to WFH for whatever reason? Go for it. Get your work done and be available as needed. Not everyone has kids but there are plenty of reasons people need to work from home.

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Have no kids, but I feel bad for them. As long as work is done - I’m all for it.

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Who cares where you are if you're working!

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I have 2 kids and have childcare for my standing wfh day. I do get to spend more time with my kids on those days because I don’t have commute time, can start dinner earlier, put in a load of laundry between calls - whatever. Wfh when my kids are home and I don’t have childcare is impossible to me and I have only done it when I have no other choice (sick days or school closure) and my older kid ends up watching a lot of tv that day. I could see how it would be possible with older kids - like 5 and above though.

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Better than them bringing babies to work by far

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I think people are just jealous they didn't ask to WFH. If you have enough time to think about exactly what this person is doing at home and why you probably aren't being productive yourself. Mind your own business people and worry about yourself.

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I work from home when I need to write something that needs a lot of focus and I know my office would be a nightmare of open office noise and taps on the shoulder. Would love to see people WFH more when they’re contagious, also.

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Agreed Senior Producer 2. I work from home AND must have our nanny too. I can shoot the 4yo into preschool, have lunch with them, and then be able to get right into nighttime routines. Before kids, WFH helped me be there to aid my elderly mom. I manage my time like a boss and get it done. Regardless I'm typically online for a couple of hours in the late evening bc of workload.

There is zero percent chance I could WFH and watch the kids as they are a toddler and a baby. That is two simulanteous FT jobs and should absolutely not be part of a WFH arrangement.

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I’ve done that, too. She’s so damn cute

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Ogilvy’s policy for WFH day isn’t only for parents. Even those of us with grown children, no children, puppy children can ask for a WFH day.

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I WFH so I can sit around with no pants on and make a show about ignoring emails

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Personally I get a bit annoyed when it’s a regular practice. I have kids and have stayed home, and can tell you there’s no way you can watch kids and do work at the same level you do with no distractions at work.

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MRM is extremely flexible and there haven’t been any issues as long as the work gets done. Family first

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I’m just glad I have the option. I used to have a job with a strict no WFH policy. Of course I was a pizza maker at the time. But still

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Would seem to depend on what the situation is. If you are WFH and there is a nanny on site, or you have to take a child to a doctors appointment, etc - typically you can get in a full days work plus what you don’t spend getting to the office. Not sure that’s an issue. If you are trying to work from home without childcare support that is very challenging depending on the ages of kids. I do it if they are sick or a snow day and can’t get back up childcare, but my kids are little. And I’m much less productive to be honest. I think flexibility around wfh or office is critical for both parents and non parents, but you should be working.

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