working from home for about ten years, as happy as ever (though I don't mind offices either, provided there's flexibility). I didn't even have a proper chair a

working from home for about ten years, as happy as ever (though I don't mind offices either, provided there's flexibility). I didn't even have a proper chair and desk until some time ago, worked from bed, couch, dining table, standing, kitchen counter etc. I still do from time to time, but I wouldn't advice doing it :) I didn't have kids for most of the period (I have a 2yo and 4yo now) and they're certainly disruptive, in my case they're not home most of the time now, so it's basically: work from nice desk and chair in the living room while kids are out, move to secluded room and close door when they're not. They definitely learn not to bother you too much, but they can still be noisy, for which a nice set of earphones might help. If for some reason your home is expected to be too noisy one day, go work in some other place. I have not done this for a long time, but I'd advice having a scheduled daily outing (go jogging in the morning or evening), it's good for your mind and body, and slightly more important than if you were working in an office, as you don't even have a daily walking commute. If possible, try to separate work and home, i.e. separate "office room", to avoid the feeling of being always at work.