Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

NEW YORK — Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. “It’s very important for me to be around for my son, because we almost lost him.” Heading into 2025, thousands of workers face an unsettling reality: after years of working from the comfort of home, they must return to the office full-time for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic or look for new work. “If that weren’t an issue, I could find my way into the office,” he said. “There are going to be many people that don’t have the luxury just to leave” their current jobs if they’re required to return to the office, “especially in a volatile market such as we’re in right now,” Terrell-Camper said. “My advice is to be up-front and transparent about what you want, what you’re looking for and why.” Find bright spots When faced with the inevitability of returning to an office, look for the positives.