'It's a soft layoff': Work-from-home employee says she's now required to go back into office. It'll cost her $13K

"Why? Well, my company is mandating a four-day return to office policy after many years being fully remote. Ashley questioned the business' decision to require employees to come back into the office. She seems to indicate her remote position with the company has been a smooth arrangement for years without major issues. 'So many years, I have colleagues who have not been in the office in 10 years. I have not worked more than three days in the office since 2018.'"

"The TikToker went on to delineate the total expenditures she'll incur as a result of having to work in-office again. Since she is a mother, she'll have to pay for longer child care hours. "I've done the math. So, the extended child care that I will need, the care for my puppy that I will need, and gas alone will cost me over $13,000.""

"Ashley (@ashmoney92) has been a remote worker for years. But now, her company has recently mandated that employees' work-from-home situations will no longer be. She highlights in a viral TikTok that's accrued over 498,000 views on the platform just how much money she's losing as a result. Her comments caused a rift on TikTok, however. While some were sympathetic to Ashley's plight, others said she was actually enjoying "savings" this entire time and shouldn't complain."

Ashley has been a remote worker for years and now faces a company mandate requiring a four-day return to office. The shift will increase expenses for extended childcare, puppy care, and commuting, totaling over $13,000 annually. Ashley reports she has not worked more than three days in the office since 2018 and notes colleagues who have been remote for a decade. Her employer is not offering additional compensation despite the higher personal costs. Reactions on TikTok split between sympathy and arguments that remote work saved money and reduced expenses.

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