Will be returning to work shortly from maternity leave. I’ve been remote for the past 2 years, RTO started when I was pregnant I was able to arrange a scheduled where I came in only for training. I’d like to continue that schedule when I transition back however they were clear that they’d want me multiple times a week once I return. Im the only team member in my location thus I don’t see a legitimate reason for me to be there that frequently. Any tips for keeping my schedule when I return?

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Be transparent with your manager, ask if there is flexibility around the RTO given your new life situation, see if you can ease into it once, twice a week vs 3-4 days.

Make it clear that you’re able to provide more work/output working remotely with real work examples, since you’ll be saving time commuting, etc..

If you deal with people from other offices, this is also a great Segway to remote work.

Goodluck hope it works out.

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