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Warehouse workers were never working remotely, they got laid off.

Re: your last point:

1. That 34% would quit rather than return doesn’t mean the other 66% would prefer to, just that they might not quit over it.

2. It’s possible to employ both remote and on-site workers.



> 2. It’s possible to employ both remote and on-site workers.

It is, but it's very difficult to sustain a hybrid work culture. People working remotely tend to get shafted on ad-hoc discussions, even promotions.


Warehouse workers were never working remotely, they got laid off.

That's not what this report by the BBC says https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54431056


Four warehouses on a test basis and that’s the positive spin from the startup making the claim. Please apply some well-earned skepticism.


There is a company in Mountain View that is hiring remote forklift operators: https://lensa.com/remote-forklift-operator-jobs/mountain-vie...

From the link (pasting here for posterity):

Founded in 2017, Phantom Auto is the only company capable of remotely monitoring, guiding, and driving any type of vehicle from thousands of miles away.

We are an energetic and passionate team on a mission to build the future of vehicle operation.

At Phantom, every day is a unique adventure as we work to solve critical transportation issues. Because we work with companies around the world, we have the unique opportunity to work with many incredible vehicles and use cases.

As a member of the sales team, you will be instrumental in driving the business success of our company.

If you are determined to take on the world's most complex challenges and help build an industry-defining company, this is the opportunity for you.

As a Remote Forklift Operator you will be a pioneer in a job of the future and help to accelerate the rapid and safe deployment of driverless forklifts and industrial vehicles.




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