Remote Work Has Been a Game Changer for Us

Feb 261 min read

Been working from home for 2 years now and my relationship with my kids is completely different because of it. I'm here for lunch, I can pick them up from school, help with homework before dinner. Yeah I still work 8 hours but not commuting means I get 2 extra hours with the family every day. Company is talking about mandatory office days next month and I'm honestly dreading it. For anyone considering a remote position, it's worth taking a pay cut in some cases. The time you get back is priceless.

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KKevin M.RegularFeb 28

People underestimate how much presence matters just in small ways. Being able to be there when they get home from school, make them a snack, hear about their day. That's the stuff that builds the relationship.

BBrandonNew DadFeb 27

This is what I'm trying to build toward. Right now I'm still commuting and it kills me that I miss the early morning stuff. What's been the biggest adjustment going remote?

MMike R.New DadFeb 27

Remote work is the reason I haven't missed a school event or sick day in two years. Yeah sometimes the work isn't perfect with them around but the tradeoff is worth it. My kids know their dad actually shows up.

BBrianRegularFeb 26

Same here. Two years in and I actually know what my kids ate for lunch instead of just hearing about it from my wife. The guilt of missing stuff is gone. Game changer is right.

TTravis N.RegularFeb 27

This is huge. Being able to pop out and catch a soccer game at 2pm or help with homework without feeling like I'm shirking work has been the best part of remote work for me. Glad it's working for your family too.

EEdNew DadFeb 27

The flip side is my kids now think I'm available 24/7. They'll knock on my office door during calls asking if we can play. Still better than the alternative though.

NNathanNew DadFeb 27

Two years in and you're still loving it? That's awesome. I know some guys who went back to the office because they missed the separation. How do you handle setting boundaries between work and family time?

EEdNew DadFeb 27

The relationship piece is huge. My kids actually know me now instead of just seeing me at dinner time. Only downside is they also know when I'm stressed about work haha

TTylerNew DadFeb 27

This is one of the best parts of remote work that nobody talks about. Being there for the 3pm snack, knowing what they did that day, actually being present. Game changer is right.

SSam T.RegularFeb 28

This is huge. Being home for lunch with my kids instead of staring at cubicle walls has changed everything. I actually know what they're learning about, what they're worried about, what makes them laugh. You can't get that back.