Employees around the world are seeking working conditions which look vastly different to the pre-Covid era. After having a taste of fully remote workdays and having more time to themselves, there’s now a demand among the workforce for flexible jobs which don’t involve commuting into the office each weekday morning.

Many workers have taken to social media platforms to share their experiences with seeking the right work-life balance for them. One such recent example was seen when TikTok user zaidleppelin revealed he was quitting his corporate tech job after feeling ‘stuck’.

He shared a clip describing his final day at the company, where he decided to take a novelty trip into the office and actually work there for a change. To his surprise, it was a much better experience than he thought.

The TikToker said: ‘I quit my corporate tech job and thought I’d show you guys what my last day of work looked like, if you’re ever curious about the ‘offboarding’ process at a tech company.

‘I was a fully remote worker during my time at this company, but decided to go into the Boston office for my final day because I wanted to finish strong and say goodbye to some of my co-workers.

‘The idea of going into the office at all while I worked at this company repulsed me. Something about the feeling of being surveiled. But I decided for my first meeting to go into a cute gypsy-themed coffee shop.

‘My first meeting of the day was an exit interview where they basically wanted to know why I was leaving. I tried to balance honesty with professionalism, as much tea as I wanted to spill.

‘Then I took the train downtown. It was actually quite a nostalgic commute as this was the route I would take to my internship in college.

‘Once I arrived at the fancy office building, I was badged in, and I was genuinely taken aback by how nice the office space was. I mean, it’s a brand new space, but still – jaw drops. Almost makes you want to come in.

‘No one else had that idea! Granted, it was a Friday, but the office was completely deserted. I decided to seize the moment and soak in my final few hours of being a corporate baddie. I also got to catch up with like, the two work friends that I made. It’s hard as a remote worker, okay?

‘I had a final sync with my work bestie and then I returned my work computer. Then I momentarily pondered whether I made the right decision in leaving. But I know I did. Life is too short to feel stuck. You are capable of change.’

A spokesperson from Digital Adoption said: ‘This TikToker has described the office building as new, which could be part of an incentive from the company to try and lure employees back to work.

‘Clearly, though, the Great Resignation is continuing as people find less appeal in working corporate jobs. Interestingly, in this example, the former employee did have the flexibility to work remotely or in the office as he prepared, but he still wanted to leave.

‘He also referenced only having two work friends, and feeling that he was being constantly monitored. In a post-pandemic world where hybrid and remote working is increasingly becoming the norm, it’s vital for companies to ensure they aren’t overdoing it when it comes to overseeing productivity – and ensuring there are still opportunities for people to connect remotely.