An Indian woman residing in London, Taruna Vinaykiya, has sparked a conversation with her post about office attendance. She's adamant about not going to the office even four days a week, citing the impracticality of wasting half her salary on commuting amidst London's pricey lifestyle.
As a Global Influencer Strategy Manager at LEGO, 25-year-old Taruna expressed her frustrations on LinkedIn. She shared her struggle despite having a good job, battling to pay bills each month, while owning a home remains a distant dream.
If It's About Sitting on Video Calls, Why the Office?
Taruna points out that if office visits mainly consist of attending video calls, why not just work from home? She criticizes the shift from previous employee benefits like free lunches, bonuses, and travel perks, to merely cold pizza slices and work parties in today’s work culture.
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Her statement has gone viral on social media, with more than 6,000 reactions thus far. Some resonate with her views, while others call for a shift in office culture.
Let's Take a Look at Social Media Reactions to Taruna's Post
The majority support Taruna's view, although some mention the constraints faced by companies. A user named Matt, in the reply, wrote at 50 years old, he fully agrees with Taruna. Regardless of age, financial strain is a daily concern. Matt's train fare now costs £108 daily, and he's pressured to attend the office three days a week just to sit alone with headphones on.
