I'm an Amazon employee who likes working in person. I think our return-to-office plan falls short, so I'm quitting to work somewhere with a stronger office presence.

• Amazon is mandating that employees return to the office at least three days a week starting in May.
• One employee says she was initially excited but realized she won't gain much from it since her team is geographically dispersed.
• She's now quitting to work somewhere with a stronger in-office presence.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with an Amazon employee who is quitting to work somewhere with a stronger in-person work culture. Insider has verified their employment, but isn't naming them in order to protect their career. This essay has been edited for length and clarity.