Are you paying more to go into the office (or more at home!)?

Anonymous

March 17,2022 at 1:29PM UTC

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Are you paying more to go into the office (or more at home!)?

I recently saw a tweet from someone who admitted they forgot about how much they pay for lunch when they're in the office — and they totally have to redo their budget after two years of working from home! Have you noticed differences in your spending while working remotely vs. going into the office?

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Shenelle S. LaPierreMarch 17,2022 at 3:56PM UTC
Absolutely!! With the increase of gas prices and having to buy lunch everyday I’m spending more than I used to pre-pandemic. I’m only going to the office for training but it’s still an unexpected cost after not having it for 2 years.
Jeanne FriesenMarch 17,2022 at 5:45PM UTC
Yes, between gas, car maintenance, lunch, clothing, etc... My work from home budget was awesome.
AnonymousMarch 17,2022 at 6:15PM UTC
Yes, gas and food and time away (a dog walker, housekeeper and food delivery for dinners because I don't have time to cook).
AnonymousMarch 18,2022 at 12:36PM UTC
Yes! The commute alone is hundreds of dollars a month that I just have to pay, and transit check benefits did not start with return to work. Lunch is definitely more expensive than prior to COVID due to inflation and restaurants trying to make up for their losses over the last few years.
Olivia WoolmanMarch 18,2022 at 7:50PM UTC
Yes, gas and lunch seem to be the top expenses. Also the loss of productivity being in the office with impromptu hallway meetings and chatting with colleagues.