Its a funny one...... I'm one of those who live in an area where normally there's a not a huge amount of work. Remote working has opened things up massively for me......
I found that semi-local gigs (which would be bristol for me - still a PITA 1 hr drive and possibly nowhere to park) were keen to get you to agree to say 2 days on site "in a few months". Hmmm I might have jumped at this in the past but now there are 100% WFH gigs then not so keen.
Current gig is prob 2 1/2 hours drive so way too far. Its not happening. To be fair, they've no interest and have taken on people even further away than me. I just can't see them ever being able to insist everyone comes into the office. I, for one, would just say no thanks.
Then again, I think you've got to be a little flexible. One site visit every few weeks aint gonna kill you. Big difference than every week.
Been to site once (and to be fair they said it was optional). One long day with early start, late finish and £32 on the train - so what?
I just think those who kick off and say "Never going to site ever" are possibly going to spoil things for others.
I found that semi-local gigs (which would be bristol for me - still a PITA 1 hr drive and possibly nowhere to park) were keen to get you to agree to say 2 days on site "in a few months". Hmmm I might have jumped at this in the past but now there are 100% WFH gigs then not so keen.
Current gig is prob 2 1/2 hours drive so way too far. Its not happening. To be fair, they've no interest and have taken on people even further away than me. I just can't see them ever being able to insist everyone comes into the office. I, for one, would just say no thanks.
Then again, I think you've got to be a little flexible. One site visit every few weeks aint gonna kill you. Big difference than every week.
Been to site once (and to be fair they said it was optional). One long day with early start, late finish and £32 on the train - so what?
I just think those who kick off and say "Never going to site ever" are possibly going to spoil things for others.
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