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Comment by simonswords82 | Hacker News Reader

It's a no brainer. We will look back at offices like we look back on Victorian warehouses.

Edit: People seem to be agreeing but I'm getting downvoted. WTF.

I think it may be premature to celebrate the demise of the office. An awful lot of people still like them. And aside from some big names, how many companies are really looking to give up their office work? I work for a mid-size (10000 employees) software company and we are working from home for the forseeable future, but management has been very clear that they think collaboration works best in an office environment, and they plan on going back to the office once it becomes safe to do so.

> I think it may be premature to celebrate the demise of the office.

I agree, but mostly because high speed internet connections aren't that widespread yet.

That's an issue in many truly rural locations. But you don't need gigabit connections to work from home perfectly adequately and 50 Mbit or so connectivity is available in large areas.

lol, I think it might have more to do with the fact that humans are inherently social creatures.

You can have a social life outside work too, you know? ;)

yeah but you're still sitting in isolation for 8 hrs a day

Yep, Victorian warehouses but with snacks, slides and peers.

Don't forget the espresso machine! I wonder how it's doing all alone in the big empty office :(...

It's probably broken down. That's what they do, right?

I’ve been looking for one for home, maybe craigslist has some gently used ex-Victorian warehouse ones.

Indeed, they are comfortable warehouses but warehouses nonetheless.

I don't think so, well maybe how tech used to work at the office with developers elbowing each other at a long table meant for 5 but 10 people working from it.

No way. I know one giant telecom company going remote.

Now, the plan is :bring everyone back to the office, despite clear better kpi and more output etc.

Old managers just cant let go.

Old managers most likely to die from second wave

We still have warehouses. What am I missing?

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