I could set up a poll, but I'm wondering if there are any Australian workplaces who are sympathetic towards this country's citizens, due to the high petrol prices?
After Covid lockdowns, the business chambers and hospitality industry groups lobbied employers, to force workers back to the office because these lobby groups were upset that people were keeping their grandmas safe by WFH and not buying coffees anymore or there were less foot-traffic through retail precincts.
Now, with high fuel prices and growing interest rates, how many would like to a return to WFH scenario or for a part of the week?
Several Asian countries have started to ask their population to reduce commuting, to better manage the fuel resources.
Australia could follow suit?
Is there a petition for asking Australian companies to be compassionate or even show some solidarity with the workers, or are these companies only focused on inflicting more pain on a working class which is already under the pump? minus the pun).
WFH never ended for many office workers. My neighbour just started a new fully-remote job the other day.
And no, no employer cares about your feelings re cost of living. WFH is almost always a negotiated benefit like any other - how much leverage do you have in a negotiation at your current or next job?