Good American CEO Emma Grede says working from home is "career suicide"

""Working from home is career suicide," Grede said. She emphasizes that the focus on the benefits of remote work overlooks its negative impact on careers and relationships."

""Think about what's happening in the world," Grede said. "Declining birthrates, declining marriage rates and loneliness epidemic. We think that none of that is linked to the number of people that, like, don't see people because they are doing Zoom calls from the living room.""

""The key to a long and happy life is your close relationships," she said. This statement underscores her belief in the importance of interpersonal connections in achieving overall well-being."

""My secret weapon to success was never doubting my capabilities, and surrounding myself with a team who knew better and could help me open doors," Grede stated, highlighting her approach to building successful brands."

Emma Grede, co-founder of Good American and Skims, argues that remote work is detrimental to careers and society. She believes it leads to declining birthrates, marriage rates, and an epidemic of loneliness. Grede emphasizes the importance of close relationships for a happy life. Her successful ventures in the apparel industry include Good American, which launched with $1 million in sales on its first day, and Skims, valued at $5 billion. Grede attributes her success to self-belief and a supportive team.

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