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Gee Scott: ‘Offer to get paid less if you want to work remotely’

Oct 30, 2024, 10:19 AM | Updated: Nov 4, 2024, 3:06 pm

Photo: In this photo provided by Kelly Soderlund, shows Kelly working remotely from her home in Wal...

In this photo provided by Kelly Soderlund, shows Kelly working remotely from her home in Walnut Creek, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (Photo: Kelly Soderlund, AP)

(Photo: Kelly Soderlund, AP)

Here’s an idea: If you want to work remotely, you offer to get paid less. Gee Scott offered that concept on 成人X站 Newsradio’s “Seattle’s Morning News.”

This suggestion is becoming a significant topic of discussion, particularly in light of recent changes at major companies like Starbucks.

Gee, co-host of “The Gee and Ursula Show,” pointed out the growing sentiment that higher-ups often continue to work remotely while rank-and-file employees are being asked to return to the office. This disparity raises questions about fairness and the implications for workplace dynamics.

Gee shared his personal struggle with adapting to corporate America鈥檚 demands, he still finds it challenging to defy employer mandates. 鈥淚f you work for a private company, you better do what they say,鈥 he remarked, emphasizing the power imbalance between employees and employers.

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a focal point in this discussion, has recently announced that starting in January, employees will be required to work in the office three days a week. This hybrid model aims to balance the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. However, the company鈥檚 CEO believes that in-person collaboration is crucial for productivity and innovation.

Gee drew a parallel with which saw a decline in product quality and creativity when employees worked remotely during the pandemic. He suggested that bringing employees back to the office could rejuvenate the company鈥檚 output.

Colleen O’Brien, co-host of “Seattle’s Morning News,” argued that the push for in-person work disproportionately affects women, particularly those with childcare responsibilities. She pointed out that without adequate support for childcare, many women might be forced to leave the workforce or spend a significant portion of their income on childcare. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a women鈥檚 issue,鈥 she asserted, highlighting the broader societal implications of such policies.

Gee acknowledged this perspective, conceding that childcare responsibilities often fall on women. However, he maintained that employees must adhere to company policies or seek employment elsewhere if they disagree.

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David Burbank, a former Starbucks barista with six years of experience, weighed in on the debate. He noted that most baristas believe higher-ups should also return to the office, given their higher salaries. Burbank emphasized the lifestyle changes brought about by the pandemic and the need for companies like Starbucks and Amazon to consider these changes when implementing return-to-office policies. He suggested that companies could allocate budget resources to support childcare and facilitate a smoother transition back to office work.

The discussion concluded with a practical suggestion from Gee: if companies want to incentivize in-office work, they should pay remote workers less. This approach, he argued, would allow employees to choose between higher pay and the flexibility of remote work, potentially easing the burden on those with childcare responsibilities.

As companies navigate the post-pandemic work environment, the debate over remote work and fair compensation continues to evolve. The conversation on the Gee and Ursula show underscores the complexities and challenges of balancing productivity, fairness, and employee well-being in the modern workplace.

Bill Kaczaraba is a content editor at MyNorthwest. You can read his stories here. Follow Bill on X, formerly known as Twitter, and email him here.听

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