I'm a Gen Zer who chooses to work from the office 5 days a week because it's helping me get ahead faster

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 09:41

Zehra Naqvi started her career as an intern in 2020, when she worked remotely from Hong Kong.
In 2021, she returned to New York City and now works five days a week at her office.
She says working IRL helps her connect with colleagues and find additional opportunities to grow.

This is an as-told-to essay based on an interview with Zehra Naqvi, a 24-year-old who works for the financial-services company Republic. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.

I've worked both remotely and IRL, and prefer the in-person experience