If given the choice, many people would choose WFH over going to the office any day, especially in this heat, traffic, pollution, and the daily struggle of even getting a cab on time. This is even more true in cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, etc.
But because the suggestion is coming from a political party or more precisely from PM Modi, suddenly there’s so much “sacrifice”, “anti-work”, and outrage narrative being peddled online.
Ironically, the same influencers and YouTubers who comfortably monetize content while sitting at home will gaslight white-collar employees, people who would genuinely love WFH, just because the suggestion came from Modi.
That’s when you realize a lot of internet political discourse isn’t about principles at all, it’s just tribalism and team politics.
Requesting citizens to work from home sounds easy, but for most people it’s not even their decision. One notice to companies allowing flexible/WFH options would actually make more difference than public appeals.
A very genuine concern amid the rise of WFH demands, want to share a small instance, I live in bangalore in a PG.
Due to the ongoing war, i haven’t been eating chapati since a prolonged period of time.
A small request to Organisations, mandate WFH.
"Both govt and private offices should encourage work from home.
Arrangements for online classes should be considered for some time."
- PM Modi in Vadodara