Remote work has been a game changer for me

3w ago·1 min read

Been remote for 3 years now and I don't know how I could go back to an office. Yeah it's sometimes hard to focus when my kids are home sick or whatever but I get to see them at lunch. I do school pickup most days. My career hasn't suffered and honestly I feel like I'm actually present in their lives instead of working 50 hour weeks and seeing them for 30 minutes at night. If anyone's considering pushing for WFH, do it.

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PPaulRegular3w ago

Three years remote and you're still a believer? I've been thinking about pushing for it myself. The office commute was eating up so much time I could be spending with the kids. What's the hardest part for you about working from home?

VVincentRegular3w ago

Same experience here in Denver. The commute alone was two hours every day. Now I'm actually here for the after-school chaos instead of stuck in traffic. Home lunch with the kids has become my favorite part of the day honestly.

JJake M.Regular3w ago

Remote work saved me honestly. I get to see my boys between meetings and actually make it to their soccer games without sneaking out early. The focus thing gets easier once you set some boundaries with the family about work hours.

MMike R.Regular3w ago

Three years in and I'm with you 100%. Those sick days used to mean scrambling for coverage, now I can actually be there without losing my mind about work. My boss gets that I'm more productive this way anyway.

CChris M.Regular3w ago

100% agree. Being home has changed the game for us. I can actually make lunch, help with homework, and be present. Yeah the lines blur between work and family time but I'd rather have that problem than miss out on their childhood.