The Gray Area with Sean Illing Workers of the world, stay home!
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Nov 29, 2021 Anne Helen Petersen and Charlie Warzel, authors of "Out of Office," dive into the evolving landscape of remote work and the American relationship with labor. They discuss the need to reevaluate productivity and work-life balance post-pandemic, emphasizing the contrasts in work culture compared to other countries. The duo explores the personal impacts of remote work on family life and identity, advocating for stronger connections outside of work. They also critique growth-centric capitalism, highlighting its dangers to both individuals and businesses.
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Move to Montana
- Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen moved from NYC to Montana in 2017, partially driven by newsrooms' desire for broader perspectives.
- Initially, Charlie found remote work disastrous, while Anne, accustomed to academic work habits, found it easier but detrimental to work-life balance.
Pandemic's Impact on Work
- The pandemic forced companies to confront the possibility of remote work, challenging prior assumptions about productivity.
- This shift presents an opportunity to rethink not just where we work, but how we work, and the role of work in our lives.
Workweek Origins
- The standard 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday workweek is a relatively recent, post-industrial construct.
- Work hours have always been in flux, varying across agrarian and industrial societies.
