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Stephen Downes

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"The much-anticipated announcement of a new blanket policy has been rumoured for days, sparking speculation, fury, frustration and avowals of resistance on social media among public servants who want to continue working from home." I'm not sure whether the proposed Treasury Board regulations will impact NRC, but I've been clear that in my own case if I'm required to return to the office I'll just retire. I'm told I could make just as much, if not more, as an independent contractor, though I remain unconvinced. The main point, though, is the flexibility to work, not just at home, but anywhere I can plug in a computer. The elimination of the pointless commute, the crowded and noisy office, the idea that I must be watched to be considered productive - all of these are over for me.

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