He telecommuting charged boom from 2020 during the pandemicwhen it was implemented by 41 % of companies as a preventive measure, according to a survey. His success not only motivated Government To execute a pilot plan in seven institutions, but also proposed it to be formally regularized in the new Labor Code that is torn in the National Congress.
The authorities’ project seeks to optimize time, save fuel and reduce traffic stress. Previously, the survey Enhogar 2022 revealed that 1.7 % of those consulted worked remotely. However, this modality has been limited in recent days due to constants blackoutswhich are more irritating at the time of heat.
The lack of electricity He has forced many to return to the offices. Consequently, fuel expenses are raised and time is lost due to vehicular congestion.
In the worst case, others affected, such as Jorge Ramírez (pseudonym) have had to give up their job for blackouts up to six hours that affect areas such as New Jerusalemthe sector where it resides in Santo Domingo Este.
That 23 -year -old, who preferred not to give his name, worked from his home in a Call Center offering services, but after three months his work was complicated by the fluctuations of electricity. He used the inverter of the house, but was downloaded. He chose to work from a friend’s house, but finally gave up and is now looking for a face -to -face job.
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Elizabeth Martínezrealist in real estate, had a hybrid work style, but chose to go to the office due to the cuts in Marbella IISanto Domingo Este. Although it has a investor and a small office office, he said he preferred to go to the company, since without energy he cannot use air-conditioning No fan.
Losses for some, bonanzas for others
The opposite side of the currency with the cuts in electricity is that the Investor sales and batteries It has reactivated considerably, representing more income for merchants of that sector.
Chrysostom angelseller in a trade on the avenue Duarte with Nicolás de Ovandoin the capital, he pointed out that, after reactivation, the sales of these teams have shot up to 100 % in all the company’s branches.
The most demanded are jelly batteriesthose that do not need maintenance, Chrysostom said.
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For its part, Joan Ramíreza young man who has undertaken in the business of the Air installation And in the Battery sales At home, he said he has seen good dividends, since in the month he only sold one, but after cuts he sells up to 10 units in the same period.
AND, “Darwin “owner of an appliance store, briefly indicated that there has been a Investor overalls and batteries.
- The prices vary According to the brand and quality: a battery can cost from the 10,500 pesoswhile a 2.5 kilos investor part of the 20,000. In total, for the full equipment plus installation, citizens must invest around 45,000 pesosaccording to those consulted.
Light at the end of tunnel?
While opposition matches Use the crisis To attack the Governmentthis seeks how to normalize the situation. In the last moves, he negotiated the installation of another barge in Los Negros, on the coast of Azua, to add supply to the interconnected national electrical system (SENI).
This Friday, the president Luis Abinader inspected the plant Energy 2000in Manzanillo, Montecristiwhere he said that they will gradually enter the Seni 630 megawatts additional that will serve to compensate for the deficit.
