Marketplace All-in-One Maybe going into the office isn't so bad?
Dec 24, 2025
Sky Atondo, an event coordinator at Milk Studios in Los Angeles, shares his insights on the benefits of in-person work. He emphasizes the invaluable mentorship opportunities that arise from face-to-face interactions, which he feels wouldn't be possible in a fully remote setting. Sky discusses how being onsite enhances team culture and simplifies coordination with diverse production staff. He also highlights his short commute as a practical perk. His perspective sheds light on why many younger workers are drawn to the office environment.
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Office Time Boosts Young Workers' Career Growth
- Research from the New York Fed and universities finds office time benefits younger workers' training and advancement opportunities.
- Being present captures nuances lost in email and accelerates informal learning and promotion chances.
In-Person Mentorship And Camaraderie
- Sky Atondo describes working as an event coordinator at Milk Studios where he protects space and ensures clients are happy.
- He prefers being in-office for mentorship, camaraderie, and to know the people behind emails.
Use In-Person Time To Build Trust
- Seek face-to-face interactions to convey personality and build relationships that emails can't capture.
- Spend time in shared workspaces to accelerate informal mentorship and trust-building.