Mumbai woman says going to office does not mean higher productivity: ‘working from office is way slower’

The debate over working from home (WFH) and going to the office continues to spark discussion among employees, particularly when it comes to productivity. A Mumbai woman has now shared her perspective, saying that being physically present at the workplace does not always mean getting more work done.

Woman Shares Her “Corporate Hot Take”

In a video posted on Instagram, Taashi Thukral shared what she called her “corporate hot take”, saying she feels working from home allows her to complete tasks faster and be more productive than working from an office.

Sharing her perspective in the video, Thukral said, "My corporate hot take is that I don't think that working from office has anything to do with how productive of a day you're having or how much work you get done. If anything, I think working from office is way slower than actually working from home. And yeah, I said what I said."

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Thukral further explained her viewpoint in the caption of the Instagram video, making it clear that her opinion comes from her own experience of working in marketing.

"Sorry, but we’re in 2026, and as long as I get the work done, I don’t think it should matter where I do it from. PS: I work in marketing. My POVs are from my personal experience, so live and let live," the caption reads.

Social Media Users Share Their Views

The video also prompted users to share their own experiences with remote and office-based work. Some agreed with Thukral and said they felt more productive while working from home.

One user wrote, “WFH is definitely more productive for me.”

Another highlighted the role of workplace interruptions, saying, “Office distractions are seriously underrated.”

The responses show that productivity can vary from person to person, with factors such as work environment, distractions, commuting and individual working styles potentially influencing how employees perform.

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