Remote work is saving my sanity

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JoshNew Dad

1w ago1 min read

Started WFH full time about 6 months ago and honestly my relationship with my family has gotten so much better. I get to eat lunch with my wife, I'm there when the kids get home from school, and I'm not spending 10 hours a week commuting. My boss doesn't care when I work as long as stuff gets done. I know not everyone can do this but if you have the option, seriously consider asking about it.

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MMarkRegular1w ago

Same here man. Going remote 3 years ago changed everything for me. I get to actually eat lunch with my kids instead of scarfing down something in my car. The flexibility to handle school stuff without lying about doctor appointments is huge.

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KKevin M.New Dad1w ago

This is real. Being home means I'm present for the actual moments, not just the exhausted evening version of myself. What part of it has made the biggest difference for you?

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MMarkRegular1w ago

Curious how your work culture handled the transition. A lot of companies still expect you to be glued to your desk even when you're home. Took me a while to set boundaries about when I'm actually off.

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