Remote work has changed how we see our jobs, giving people freedom, flexibility, and a sense of trust. But sometimes, that trust is tested when companies try to control how employees spend every second of their day. In a world where technology can track our every move, one reader recently sent a letter to Bright Side to share her surprising experience with this very issue.
Here’s Betty’s letter:
Hello,
I work remotely. Last week, my boss asked to take my laptop to install a “productivity” tool that would track my working hours. I refused. “I don’t need a digital babysitter,” I said. “Remote work runs on trust, not control!”
The next day, HR insisted I install it anyway. I smiled, thanked them, and complied. Turns out, this so-called “productivity” software is nothing more than spyware that monitors every mouse movement and keystroke. If you stop moving the cursor for three minutes, your status turns red, and your boss receives a “low activity” alert.