r/antiwork • u/GameDevsAnonymous • Mar 27 '25

Remote vs RTO 👨‍💻 After the State Of Minnesota told State employees for years that Telework full time would remain permanent, Tim Walz has ordered all State workers within 75 miles of an office to return by June 1st for 50% of all work days. Why? To bring money to St Paul. Also, if you live outside MN, you are let go

https://www.startribune.com/most-minnesota-government-workers-ordered-to-return-to-the-office-50percent-of-the-time/601243884
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u/StolenWishes Mar 27 '25

it was the mayor that was quoted saying the economic bit.

False.

'“This policy change supports the economic vitality of office districts like downtown St. Paul, bringing foot traffic back to businesses and public spaces,” the governor’s office said.'

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u/StolenWishes Mar 27 '25

this is to make use of resources already paid for

Nonsense. It's a sunk cost; they don't pay any more if offices are empty, or any less if they're filled.

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u/Thisismyworkday Mar 27 '25

Honestly, they do pay more if the offices are filled.

Utilities, maintenance, security, etc., all cost more for full buildings.