A recruiter has hit out at Australians who only want a job that offers working from home, claiming the trend is fading as more bosses order staff back to the office.
Tammie Ballis went off on a TikTok on Sunday saying that too many job seekers had come to her complaining that they couldn’t find jobs that offered work from home.
“Yes, that’s probably true, because a lot of work from home or remote work is declining,” he said.
Ballis revealed why he thinks working from home and remote jobs are disappearing.
“Because people have taken the trouble to be quite frank, and employers and big companies want them back in the office,” he said.
He then offered helpful advice on what workers should do if they want to continue working from home or remotely.
‘So if you want a remote job, you have to do it yourself. Start your own business,” Ms Ballis said.
Ballis later clarified that he was not against WFH.
Tammie Ballis went off on a TikTok on Sunday saying that many job seekers had come to her complaining that they couldn’t find jobs that offered work from home.
“I am a firm believer in who it is for the right people, however many have taken advantage and ruined it for the rest of us,” she wrote in the comments section.
Social media users were divided, with some agreeing with the recruiter.
“It’s an everyday occurrence on Facebook mom groups: ‘Where can I find a job from home so I can have my kids at home with me?'” one wrote.
‘That?!? So, 50 percent of your attention is on your kids and 50 percent on your job? Do you want your employer to pay you 50 percent?
“Seems like the entire staff is taking each other’s crap these days,” a second added.
‘The right of people who want to work from home is a joke. “We all went to the office before Covid, we can do it again after,” wrote another.
“Those who complain about ‘work-life balance’ may be looking for a career change that suits them better.”
Another disagreed with Ms Ballis that workers are taking advantage of their employers by working from home.
Ballis said he believes working from home and remote jobs are disappearing because “people have gone to the trouble” (file image)
“I don’t think he’s kidding at all,” they wrote.
“It’s actually more inclusive for single moms, people with anxiety, disabled people who aren’t very mobile, and many more!!!”
“I’m very lucky to be able to work from home 99 percent of the time and I certainly don’t mess around,” wrote a second.
“My work shows it too, even my boss says I’m one of the hardest workers she’s ever had.”
A work-from-home proposal is being scrapped due to pressure from property developers.
Another follower suggested that human resources departments had caused the problem.
“Haha, companies’ HR teams are the ones who go to the trouble,” they wrote.
One employee argued that working from home is about trust and creating the right culture.
“As the CEO of a technology company, we allow work from home, but not every day,” they wrote.
‘I trust my staff to complete their work whether they are at home or in the office. “It all comes down to the culture you build.”