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> forced remote work will polarize opinions.

Forced office work already polarizes opinions. Many of us already say Work From Office is the devil.

Why does my typing on a keyboard in the office bring more "value" than when I type on a keyboard at home?

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For the same reason why managers and executives love PowerPoint slides and UI mockups: they can see it.

I completely agree with you.

Forced anything will polarize opinions. It largely depends on personalities and how you have your personal life arranged. After over a month of WFH I can't wait until this thing is over.

Personally I feel best when both are the option but the office set in a way that it does not drive people out.

Yes, I'm hoping that the outcome of all this is a more open "work where you want" policy, with support for people to choose what they want.

> "Why does my typing on a keyboard in the office bring more "value" than when I type on a keyboard at home?"

the same reason why you sometimes have to call someone or talk with them in person instead of typing them a text.

> sometimes

Correct. Sometimes.

And sometimes its better to text. See how not having the option to choose is limiting?

notice how I said sometimes and didn't speak in absolutes?

It sounds like your comment defends "Forced office work" (which is an absolute), and many companies absolutely don't allow for "sometimes" WFH.