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Life after RTO: 11 Amazon employees reflect on the highs and lows of returning to the office full time


Published on 2025-03-14 07:21:02 - Insider
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  • Amazon's 5-day return-to-office mandate took effect earlier this year. Some workers applaud the RTO policy, while others say it's ruined their jobs.

The article from MSN discusses the experiences of 11 Amazon employees regarding their return to the office (RTO) full-time. The transition back to in-office work has been met with a mix of emotions. Some employees appreciate the structured environment, enhanced collaboration, and the social interactions that come with being in the office. They mention benefits like spontaneous brainstorming sessions and a clearer separation between work and home life. However, others express significant challenges including longer commutes, reduced flexibility, and difficulties in managing work-life balance, especially for those with caregiving responsibilities or living far from the office. There's also a noted dissatisfaction with the lack of personal space and the feeling of being less productive due to office distractions. Overall, while some see the return as a positive shift back to normalcy, others feel it disrupts the productivity and flexibility they had grown accustomed to during remote work.

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