Work-From-Home: Is the Honeymoon Over? IITian Reveals Career Side Effects

• Pulkit Mittal, an IIT graduate, warns that remote jobs can make one financially rich but professionally weak, especially early in a career.
• Remote work leads to a lack of networking, mentorship, and soft skill development due to reduced in-person interaction.
• Proximity Bias means remote workers are often overlooked for promotions and new responsibilities compared to those in the office.
• The 'comfort zone' of remote work can lead to skill stagnation, making it hard to keep up with industry trends.
• Work-life balance often deteriorates in remote jobs, leading to increased working hours, burnout, and reduced future leadership opportunities.