On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video showed two women using laptops on a beach. The incident sparked a heated debate over WFH.
A recent photo of two women using laptops at Balmoral Beach, North Sydney, has reignited the debate over work-from-home (WFH) practices.
The image, shared on social media, has sparked discussions on the boundaries of remote work, raising questions about productivity, privacy, and flexibility.
The photo that reignited the WFH debate
On Tiktok platform, a user who goes by @laurensyesterday showed two women using laptops at Balmoral Beach.
The video has the caption: “I know where I will be this summer”
In the text overlay, read: “I’m doing this whole WFH all wrog”.
In the footage, two women were seen relaxing on a sunny Friday afternoon, with their laptops open while sunbathing on the beach.
The image quickly spread across social media, leading to intense discussions.
Some speculated whether the women were working or simply handling other tasks like university assignments.
The video quickly went viral and sparked debate on social media.
Opinions divided: Back to the office?
In the comment selection, many viewer criticized the women, stating it was time for remote workers to “grow up and go back to work.”
One person said: My laptop gets too hot and I can’t see the screen properly.
A second wrote: This why so many companies trying to make people return to the office.
While a third commented: You should be enjoying the beach, not working.
Someone else said: Guys we were just catching up on uni work stop hating on us.
However, another also defended on remote work.
Some defended the women, arguing they might not have been working at all. They could have been handling other tasks, like running a small business or completing university work.
One person commented: Who says they’re working? People are so quick to assume.
A second wrote: Most companies wouldn’t allow this due to sensitive information, depends on what your job is I guess! I WFH and definitely would get in trouble.
Someone else commented: I’m guessing the cams are switched off during meetings.
Rise of flexible work arrangements
Flexible working arrangements became popular during the COVID-19 pandemic when many companies shifted to remote setups.
However, the image has led to a renewed debate over whether employees should work remotely in unconventional settings.
Additionally. the photo also prompted practical concerns. Some were surprised the laptops didn’t overheat in the sun. One user remarked, “I’m surprised their laptops don’t overheat,” while another noted, “I can’t think of a worse place to use a laptop.”
The owner of the viral video reacted to the incident in detail.
Coaching business owner Lauren Yehezkel, who shared the video, has observed this trend grow. She explained that she has seen many people working from unusual locations, including pubs and parks. “It has become the new normal. I’ve never seen it so much until this year,” Yehezkel told news.com.au.
The beach photo has reopened the discussion on remote work’s pros and cons.
As flexible work arrangements become more common, so do the challenges of setting boundaries. Whether it’s productive to work from unconventional settings or not, the WFH trend shows no signs of slowing down. The debate continues, raising questions about how workplaces will adapt to this evolving norm
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