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- This tech worker said their company recently announced a twice-a-week RTO mandate.
- Since the announcement, they say office morale isn't very high and employees try to skip out.
- The worker said they will continue to push back and loud-quit until they find a better job.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a 31-year-old tech worker in New York. They've asked to remain anonymous for professional reasons, but Insider has verified their identity and employment with documentation. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
I used to love my job, but the company culture has changed vastly since I started there five years ago. I'm a solutions engineer and I've been loud-quitting since April.