Geographical dislocation for work is a toxic imposition. Employers who demand it are negligent; employees who accept it are deluded.
FO Take · Score 95
The romantic exceptionalism of remote work ignores its insidious costs. Isolation, severed support networks, and the relentless grind of self-reliance are direct pathways to despair. This officer's death serves as a grim indictment of policies that prioritise organisational convenience over human well-being. We must cease normalising professional exile.
The strongest counter
Some thrive in remote settings, finding focus and freedom away from office distractions. Personal resilience, not location, is the determining factor in mental well-being.
