Bosses and workers still can’t agree on whether the commute is part of the work day, and it’s creating a $578 billion productivity problem

https://lemmy.world/post/5421971

Bosses and workers still can’t agree on whether the commute is part of the work day, and it’s creating a $578 billion productivity problem - Lemmy.world

It’s easy:

Are you requesting I as a worker dedicate any part of my time, and/or usage of my personal resources to accomplish something for YOUR business? Yes it’s part of the work day.

This doesn’t entirely make sense, since commute is only a part of the routine. You could say, you wouldn’t be taking a shower, so the employer has to pay for the water and the time you spend in the shower, etc.

The employer has no influence on where you live, why would they be paying for it?

If the company is paying for your skills, sitting in traffic is not one of them. So it’s up to you to optimise your commute. (I.e. Bike, train, etc.)

ew, who wouldn’t be taking a shower if not for work? 🤮
I prefer taking a shower in the evening. If you’re suggesting people should shower twice I day (instead of just a wash-up), you’re being wasteful.
No, I’m suggesting taking a shower once a day should not be related at all with going to work or not.
Eh, showering every day is bad for your skin and uses a lot of water. I work from home and definitely don’t shower every day especially if I’m only going to be leaving the house to walk my dog.