As states reopen, so will some offices.
But what if you’re scared to go back to work?
Career expert Amy Odell advises on talking about this with your boss.
For many, that has meant working from home during the past few months.
Now, as some states slowly begin to reopen, so too will certain offices.
But what if youre scared to go back to work because the prospect doesnt make you feel safe?
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And also, what to do if you dont get the response you hoped for.
Is there an effective way to help my manager see my point of view and continue working remotely?
Answer:
Clear and professional communication is vital here.
Find a time to speak with your manager over video chat or a phone call.
You absolutely dont want your earnest ask getting lost in translation.
But you also want to sound natural, so try using bullet points instead of drafting a cohesive script.
As you organize your thoughts, consider why your manager might be keen to reopen the office.
Working to see their perspective and communicating it may help you appeal to their sense of compassion.
Think about what theyve been dealing with.
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Can you imagine why they might be trying to come up with ways to reopen the office?
Have you found it difficult to get work done under lockdown?
Can you imagine whytheymight feel work has been difficult under these circumstances?
Furthermore, theres a good chance theyre messenger, not even the originator, of the message.
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you’re able to propose solutions to these problems, and offer to help explore them.
You may even be able to use thoughts from the bullet-pointed list you wrote before speaking with them.
Have a career question for Amy?
Email us atgoodwork@www.wellandgood.com.
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