Megan Sharkey

Interesting read Megan.

I for one am a huge proponent of working form home, and do not want to go back into the office! Being in grad school while working is tough, and being able to do it all from the comfort of my room is extremely easier for me. Not to mention, I can also save on gas, and more importantly my own time with not having to commute 45 minutes to and fro my company. These little things add up and I could not imagine the amount of work I do now with also having to work in my office.

As for your question, I do not believe it is a lack of technology companies have to really hold them back from permanent WFH, rather, I believe it is the lack of production companies fear employees might have while working from home. I whole-heartedly disagree with such a theory, and even think my production in my life overall has increased, so I am hoping not to have to go back full time anytime soon.

Megan,

Great post! It’s pretty incredible how great of an impact Tik Tok has had on purchasing decisions. When I went to Starbucks the other day, there was actually a sign on the door reading “FYI. Many beverages, i.e. “the pink drink”, featured on Tik Tok have dairy in them. Please advise on any dairy restrictions in advance of ordering.” Incredible, right?

My 6 year old daughter is an avid Tik Toker and, therefore, a She-in customer as well. At 7 years old! I’m also now seeing friends/peers begin to shop there now as well. Withstanding the major concerns related to child labor, I do believe that it will continue to hold its grip. COVID has accelerated the need for both low-cost and accessibility. I think that as long as people continue to leverage social media as heavily as they have been/continue to now, especially with the increase of media influencers, She-in will have a long shelf life.

Regina

Hey Megan,

WOW!
I can relate to this post way too much lol. I just got a shipment in from Shein yesterday. I still have about 35 items in my cart, but I have no where to wear these clothes to due to the pandemic still going on today. I think that this app will continue to be very popular due to the fact that is it super cheap. Although, some of the items feel and look very cheap, all of the items I got, I love and wear most of them to work. I actually used Shein before it blew up on TikTok and was skeptical at first, but now I am all for it. I am curious to see what other people think of Shein!

Great Post!

Hi Megan,

Thanks for introducing me to this clothing company – I’ve never heard of it until now, but I’m also not on Tik-Tok. This is a tough one to answer. Personally, I think it depends on the individual. Individuals big in the fashion world would probably continue using Shein because of their affordability and trending styles despite the negativity attached to this brand. Take Nike as an example. They were also highlighted for their use of child labor and sweat shops but yet they remain a dominant brand to this day.

On the other hand, fast fashion may cause individuals to move away from the brand and look for an alternative brand because of personal beliefs. So, like I mentioned above, I think it depends on the beliefs of the individual. Personally, if the quality of the clothing was good and they had styles I liked, I would continue buying from the company.