Are Knowledge Workers Producing Value in the Economy? — Err, Not Really

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Back in 2017, I asked my Boomer boss if I could work from home one day a week. Fridays were usually slow and I wanted to save some money on gas.

Telework was part of my contract and we had all the tools to be able to do it. She still said no. Even though I was young and naive, that seemingly inconsequential interaction changed my perspective…