Time to get a new job?
Trying to decide my best course of action. I once upon a time loved my company, it was actually a great place to work, until they called us back in office 5 days a week and the owner was literally counting heads to see who was all there.
Then all of a sudden the policies change, we have to put in for PTO to go to the doctor for an hour, they're watching cameras to see who's coming in. Not to mention the only other dude on the data team literally comes in at 9am, leaves his computer on his desk and walks out at 11am, and I don't see him again until 6pm. So we're all being scrutinized because of him. Everyone has to be there for 8 hours except for him. Management is aware but won't do anything about it.
I work hard, I enjoy doing good work and trying to make a difference at my company. I just can't help but to feel this isn't the place for me anymore. I love what I'm building, I'm basically building our data strategy from the ground up. But I can't stand how we're being treated, and it's very difficult for me to go in 5 days a week because one of my dogs has special needs.
But it's a toss up because the job market is very bleak right now. So I can try to find a remote job, but who knows what kind of company I'll end up with. With my luck I'll end up at a horrible company.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice is appreciated!
Posted Jan 14, 2026, 3:18 AM UTC