Been WFH for about 18 months now and honestly the ability to eat lunch with my kids and be around for the school pickup has made me a better dad and probably less stressed overall. Even though I'm technically working more hours since I never leave the office. Saving 2 hours commuting time daily. Anyone else find remote work actually helps with work-life balance or am I just lucky?
Remote work changed everything for us too. Being around for lunch and those little moments throughout the day adds up to actually knowing your kids, not just seeing them at night.
That school pickup time is gold. We've been building Hogwarts for months now and I never would've had these afternoons with my son to work on it if I was stuck in an office.
Honestly the best move we made as a family. Being home means I can do the barbecues and sports stuff without losing my mind trying to squeeze it all in after commuting.
18 months in and still riding this high? That's solid. Does your company have any plans to go back to the office or are you locked in?
This is the dream setup. I'm in the office full time so mornings and evenings are all I get. Jealous but happy for you.
As a single parent I'm seriously considering asking about remote work more. The flexibility to handle stuff and still be present is huge.
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WFH is a cheat code if your workplace trusts you to get the work done. Being able to pop up and grab lunch with my kids has been incredible for our relationship.