I was going into Amazon’s office 5 days a week before the RTO push. It’s helped me focus and bond with teammates.

The office environment helps me focus better. We have adjustable desks that allow you to stand up if you‘re tired of sitting, and I can personalize my workplace. I prefer it to working from home.

I really value in-person interactions, meetings, and collaboration, but everyone has their own preference. I still think that ideally, people should be able to choose what is most productive for them.

A spokesperson for Amazon previously told BI the return-to-office guidance was an effort to strengthen its culture. They added they had observed that in-office work makes it easier for employees to learn, model, and collaborate.

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