Martha Stewart Says America Will ‘Go Down the Drain’ if Employee Remote Work Continues

https://people.com/martha-stewart-weighs-in-on-remote-work-debate-7509106


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Martha Stewart is on a “rampage” to abolish the hybrid work model.

The lifestyle icon and television personality, 81, shared her thoughts on people not working in the office five days a week and how that will ultimately lead the U.S. to “go down the drain” in a recent interview with Footwear News.

“You can’t possibly get everything done working three days a week in the office and two days remotely,” Stewart told the publication.

She then compared the productivity level of the U.S. to France, saying the latter is “not a very thriving country.”

“Should America go down the drain because people don’t want to go back to work?” the celebrity cook posed, saying she is on a “rampage” for people to get back into the office and work in person.

Old man woman yells at cloud

Old man woman yells at cloud


I’d still party with her.

America has already been going down the drain. It's not because of WFH, it's been heading that way before the pandemic. If anything it's because people are overworked and why they have all these mental health issues, mixed with easy access/availability of guns.

America has already been going down the drain. It's not because of WFH, it's been heading that way before the pandemic. If anything it's because people are overworked and why they have all these mental health issues, mixed with easy access/availability of guns.


People are also seriously overmedicated in this country.

People are also seriously overmedicated in this country.


Not just medicated but "medicated". I'm seeing a lot more junkies everywhere now.

Working from home does this include 'working from someone else's home' or 'working from the local Starbucks'?

Not just medicated but "medicated". I'm seeing a lot more junkies everywhere now.

Same here too.  ::)

Working from home does this include 'working from someone else's home' or 'working from the local Starbucks'?


As long as you can log in to the VPN and get the work done. You don't have to be at home. I've had to work from an airport, hotel room, Airbnb property, etc.

People are also seriously overmedicated in this country.


So follow me, it's good for you
That good ole fashion medicated goo
Ooh - ooh ain't it good for you
My own home recipe will see you through.

So follow me, it's good for you
That good ole fashion medicated goo
Ooh - ooh ain't it good for you
My own home recipe will see you through.


"Medicated Goo" was about opiated hash, a popular illicit drug among English musicians in the late 60s. No wonder those guys were so mellow and laid back.  :D

As long as you can log in to the VPN and get the work done. You don't have to be at home. I've had to work from an airport, hotel room, Airbnb property, etc.

How did it feel working from other places?

How did it feel working from other places?


Not bad. Anything is better than being in that office, as long as it's during normal working hours.

Not bad. Anything is better than being in that office, as long as it's during normal working hours.
...and still getting paid for it.

Not bad. Anything is better than being in that office, as long as it's during normal working hours.

At least you're not cooped up.

...and still getting paid for it.


And getting more work done as I have less interruptions from people walking up to my desk every 5 minutes.

We don’t do remote at my company. Not now.  Not during the peak of the pandemic. We came in every day and got the job done.

And getting more work done as I have less interruptions from people walking up to my desk every 5 minutes.



And you're getting fresh air.

Honestly, I’m more productive as a fully remote employee. I roll out of bed, make my coffee, and get to work. Simple as.

We don’t do remote at my company. Not now.  Not during the peak of the pandemic. We came in every day and got the job done.


Well that's one company I wouldn't work for.


Honestly, I’m more productive as a fully remote employee. I roll out of bed, make my coffee, and get to work. Simple as.


Yes, not all that time wasted in traffic to try to get in on time and not trying to duck out early. I wouldn't be surprised if I got cursed out for not being able to answer the phone to help out while sitting in traffic on the way to/from the office.

Been working from home for 5 years now. I get more done when I work from home and will never willingly go back to the office. My teams that report to me work very well from home and the production I see compared to production that I saw in traditional office is far higher and better quality. Martha Stewart, bless her heart, need to take several seats. She has no clue what she's talking about.

Honestly, I’m more productive as a fully remote employee. I roll out of bed, make my coffee, and get to work. Simple as.

And there's no boss breathing down your back.

And there's no boss breathing down your back.


That's the whole purpose of forcing people to RTO, so they can micromanage and watch their employees' every move.

And there's no boss breathing down your back.


Oh yes, that too. Funny how I’m able to get more done when I have more personal autonomy.

That's the whole purpose of forcing people to RTO, so they can micromanage and watch their employees' every move.

What does RTO mean? Ride To Office? ???

Oh yes, that too. Funny how I’m able to get more done when I have more personal autonomy.

Sometimes it's good to be your own boss.

What does RTO mean? Ride To Office? ???


Close, the R is for Return.

Working from home does this include 'working from someone else's home' or 'working from the local Starbucks'?
The other day I saw an addition for this list, 'working from the doctor's surgery waiting room'.

The other day I saw an addition for this list, 'working from the doctor's surgery waiting room'.


Must be a company that doesn't have sick days and makes you use one of your 10 vacation days if you can't work.

Must be a company that doesn't have sick days and makes you use one of your 10 vacation days if you can't work.
In the past I have worked for companies like that, now I do not have to worry about it.

Must be a company that doesn't have sick days and makes you use one of your 10 vacation days if you can't work.

Some companies have you use your vacation days, if not then you might lose it.