Scoop: Biden pushes to end remote work era for feds

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21. It's his work background

Biden's work experience is based on his ability to network - to read and communicate with people. His experience and understanding are for the first two generations of work - namely the farmer, the industrial worker, and the people who directly service them (restaurant workers, retail workers, etc.). I can guarantee you he has zero understanding of how information and knowledge-service people work and how technology has enabled their ability to work virtually. He, like many with that kind of background, thinks that if you can't see someone at a desk, they must not be working.

I put far more productive hours into my job, but I have a greater work-life balance. I get to spend more time with my kids and help be a better co-parent with my wife. My health is better; my stress levels are lower. Plus, I am more flexible in my ability to work with my team, whose members span all four continental time zones and several in Europe.

This is one of the big perks my company gives - I'm glad they do it as it costs them nothing (actually saves them a ton of money), and it gives me a great benefit. It is probably one of the best golden handcuffs possible these days.

So, Biden - I disagree with this policy.