TikTok user Mr Brotein has more than 50,000 on the video-sharing platform, where he posts tips and relatable content about remote work. In one video – which has received 3.4 million views since it was posted on 29 September – he captured the uncomfortable moment when his manager invited him to a work meeting while he was secretly on a plane.
“When you’re working from home and your manager invites you to a meeting in 30 minutes,” the text overlay read. In the clip, the TikToker is seen sitting in the airplane, with a pillow around his neck, about to take off. The video was also set to the song “Ex-Factor” by Lauryn Hill, with the lyrics “How can I explain myself?” playing in the background.
“Wifi problems,” he jokingly captioned the TikTok.
@mrbrotein Wifi problems #workfromhome #wfh #remotework #corporate #comedy #fyp #wfhproblems ♬ original sound - Blackthingsuk
The relatable work-from-home moment prompted many
users in the comments section to share similar stories of lying to their
supervisor about their whereabouts.
“This happened to me on the way to Hawaii so I
didn’t answer and it turns out they were laying me off in two weeks,” one
person shared.
“Bahahahaha I’ve been there,” someone else said. “It’s like they can smell when you’re not in office.”
Many people also took the opportunity to suggest
tips and tricks for avoiding impromptu work meetings while traveling, without
getting in trouble. Some users advised others to take a personal day during a
scheduled flight, while others suggested filling a calendar with meetings for
the duration of the flight.
“This is why you always fill in your calendar with a few random length meetings during your flights,” one person said.
“Always take personal or sick days on the flight
days!” another user wrote.
Others jokingly said that remote employee should tell their bosses that the internet is down.
“Say you don’t have internet service or electricity
shortages,” said someone else.
“Put a background filter on,” another person suggested.
From Yahoo News
