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My boss scheduled a meeting to discuss my "commitment issues" and said I seemed "unmotivated" - all while he was on Zoom FROM HIS BEACH HOUSE. I could literally see the ocean behind him as he lectured me about how "in-office presence is essential

Perfect performance reviews for 3 years. I asked to work from home 2 days a week because my rent increased and I needed to move further away

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