Alright folks, so you want to work remotely. That’s cool — pajamas, cats, Netflix paused in the background… we get it. But before you start thinking this is some magical “do nothing but still get paid” deal, here are the ground rules of the jungle:
1. Declare Your Hideout #
If you’re working remotely, you gotta tell us where you’re hiding. Couch? Grandma’s house? A mysterious coffee shop with terrible Wi-Fi? Doesn’t matter. Just let us know beforehand so we don’t imagine you went missing.
2. The Sacred Stand-ups & The Evening Ritual #
Even if you’re at home, you must join the daily stand-up (yes, even if you’re still half-asleep) and the evening scrum (yes, even if your dinner is screaming your name). Cameras on or off? That’s between you and your conscience. But attendance? Non-negotiable.
3. The Official Hours of Productivity #
From 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, you are considered “alive, working, and available.”
Translation:
- If you’re asking for remote days a little too often, don’t be surprised if we poke around to see what’s up and yes, we might say no. Remote work is a perk, not your new permanent address.
- You don’t disappear into thin air.
- You reply when people poke you.
- You exist.
Anything outside those hours? That’s your time to nap, stream, or finally beat Elden Ring.
4. The Pumble Truth #
If you’re away, busy, or suddenly decided to become a monk — change your Pumble status. Don’t make people think you’re online when you’re actually binge-watching cricket highlights or folding socks. Ghosting your teammates = bad vibes.
5. The Legendary Limit of Home Office #
As much as we admire your love for working in pajamas and bonding with your couch, we must introduce a tiny plot twist:
From now on, every brave soul in the team can take a maximum of 6 Home Office days per year. Yes, per year. Not per month. Not per week. Not per “I woke up and the bed hugged me too hard today.”
Use them wisely. Like rare Pokémon cards.
If those 6 days vanish by March because your Wi-Fi, cat, cousin’s wedding, and “mild laziness” all happened at once… well, congratulations — you’ll be enjoying the beautiful office scenery for the rest of the year.
6. Communication & Approval #
All remote work and leave requests must be communicated and approved in advance by your reporting manager.
Also, please keep updates clear in official communication channels. We love transparency almost as much as we love Thursday Chicken Roast with Polau cooked by Hossain.
Remember: Home Office is a perk, not a lifestyle.
Your couch may miss you, but the office chair has feelings too.
