[retiredguy123]

For the last 15 years of my career, I was allowed to work at home. I considered it a very significant benefit, and I was more effective and more efficient than most workers who worked in the office. Whenever someone called me, I answered the call on the first ring and I was available 24/7 to do almost anything. They would never get a voicemail that I was "away from my desk". If they needed me in the office, I could be there within 30 minutes.

I am confused by the recent news reports that some employees are refusing to come into the office to work. Really? If I was an employer, and I wanted my employees to work in the office, I would demand it, or they would be fired immediately. What is going on? I don't get it. Can someone please explain to me how an employee can tell their employer that they refuse to come into the office?