After years of working remotely, the author faces the challenge of returning to an office where her ex-husband works due to a company-mandated return-to-office policy. The situation complicates her feelings about workplace culture and her past marriage, which she reflects upon as a significant personal failure. Despite enjoying remote work and performing well, the prospect of reuniting with her ex in the workplace raises stress and nostalgia about an amicably ended relationship, prompting thoughts about the risks of workplace relationships.
I was enjoying the show...Then, my company issued a mandatory return-to-office directive for a minimum of two days a week.
As more companies issue RTO mandates, they hope 'workplace culture' is the key to success.
Of course, workplace relationships are risky. There were any number of ways it could have blown up in my face.
After 13 years together, our marriage came to an end amicably, and we parted ways.
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