This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Catherine Fadashe, a 30-year-old communications and marketing associate at an asset management firm based in the UK. Her employment and identity have been confirmed by Business Insider. This story has been edited for length and clarity. We operate in a hybrid setting. I spend three days in the office and two days at home. I joined nearly three years ago, right around when we were easing out of the strictly remote situation . My previous role,