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- Insider recently spoke to a 32-year-old nonprofit worker who went to Vegas while working remotely.
- They didn't tell their boss, and everything was going smoothly until an unexpected Zoom meeting.
- "Many workers can work anywhere," they said. "If you allow work-from-home, it should be flexible."
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a 32-year-old nonprofit worker. They spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect their career, but Insider has verified their identity and employment. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
When I started working entirely from home, I didn't think I would find myself taking a Zoom call from a Vegas casino while trying to make my boss think I was in my home office.
But in September, that's exactly where I was.