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I recently wrote a lengthy counterpoint to that: https://likewise.am/2017/05/19/in-response-to-the-cult-of-remote-working/ https://likewise.am/2017/05/19/in-re

• atemerev 9y ago
  I am a consultant in a small team of professionals, right. However, for me, "learning on the job" comes mostly from solving problems, not talking to people. Which is why I steered to consultant / R&D positions. And I had no problems in acquiring said knowledge (in trading systems) on my own.
  • abalashov 9y ago
    If you are an independent and highly skilled professional who knows the business, you can definitely work remotely. Good for you! But that's a far cry from, "Why do information workers need company offices at all, ever?"
    • atemerev 9y ago
      For me, the need for commuting is such a great nuisance that I worked the hardest I can to get rid of it. I agree that it might be a transitional phase, or something necessary to acquire the skills needed, but it needs to be rid of at the first sight of an opportunity.
      • abalashov 9y ago
        While the normality of office work is responsible for a lot of oppressive commutes, it doesn't follow that commutes must necessarily be long or that this in itself negates the benefit of working in the office. For what it's worth, I have zero tolerance for long commutes, and always lived close to my jobs. It took considerable expense, and relied on life situation flexibility I no longer have, but my patience for driving is maybe ten minutes.