I believe a lot of the fear of hikikomori can be resolved by working remotely. I'm an American who spent only 5 years working in an office before coming to the

I believe a lot of the fear of hikikomori can be resolved by working remotely. I'm an American who spent only 5 years working in an office before coming to the conclusion that it wasn't for me. I spend most of my time working from home these days, with the occasional trip to San Francisco to make an appearance at HQ. Because I still contribute to society, my relationship with my wife stay strong, I am able to socialize without anxiety, and depression from conforming to office society is long passed. I still shun society in many other ways. I disagree with some schooling systems, most political systems, and others beyond the scope of this comment, but working from home gives me the willpower to make compromises.