Finally Got Remote Work Approved and I'm Not Sure How to Feel

2w ago·1 min read

After months of pitching it to my boss I can now work from home 3 days a week. Should be thrilled right? But I'm anxious about what everyone at the office thinks. Like am I going to get passed over for promotions because I'm not there? And honestly sometimes working from the couch while my kids are around is even more stressful than being in the office. Anyone else deal with this mental block?

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KKevinRegular1w ago

That feeling will pass once you actually start doing it. I was nervous about WFH at first but now I can't imagine going back to the office five days a week. You'll find your rhythm.

BBenNew Dad2w ago

Remote work was terrifying for me too but it changed everything about how I can be a dad. Give yourself a few weeks to adjust before you decide how you really feel about it.

DDanny G.Regular2w ago

Congrats on getting it approved, that's huge. The coffee situation at home will honestly make you way more productive anyway. Give it a month and you'll wonder why you were ever worried about it.

RRyanRegular2w ago

That anxiety is totally normal man. I was nervous about the same thing when I switched to remote, but honestly people respect the work more than you think. Just show up and deliver on those office days and nobody's gonna care where you are the other three.

TTony M.Regular2w ago

Three days WFH is honestly the sweet spot. You get the commute decompression time on office days but you're home more with the kids. What's making you uncertain about it?