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I love remote work too. But I strongly believe it's not for everyone. Not even 50% of the population. It would be a mistake to assume that it's easy for everyon

I love remote work too. But I strongly believe it's not for everyone. Not even 50% of the population. It would be a mistake to assume that it's easy for everyone. For me, going in the office means putting my headset on and doing my work till I need to leave, while having as few interactions as possible; so there are pretty much only perks on working from home. Most people crave engagement without even realizing it. It also really depends on the job and the company. If remote working means never going off, I think it's a company culture problem rather than a problem of remote working itself. It might be true that since remote work is relatively new the boundaries and the culture might not be fully formed yet for many companies but I think everyone that works remotely should realize this and set expectations and boundaries accordingly.

achow 7y ago
It has been said enough already but worth repeating - if everyone or most of them is remote in an office then only remote works - not only for business but also for the worker (career growth wise).
Ididntdothis 7y ago
Totally agree. I love remote work but you have to be cut out for it. A lot of people aren’t. I also may enjoy going to an office more if I actually had an office with a window where i could feel comfortable instead of staring at a gray cube wall and listening to my loud neighbors the whole day.
- voxl 7y ago
  These strange claims with no evidence. Working from home has to fight existing inertia, you couldn't WFH prior to the internet age, so no one did. Now it's possible and suddenly not everyone is cut out for it. Not everyone is cut out for a 9 to 5, not everyone is a morning person, not everyone likes sitting in a chair all day. But they deal with it, because it's their job. The same will be 100% true for WFH, cut out for it or not, they'll adapt and make it work.
magashna 7y ago
Definitely depends on the job and how you're utilized. I know people who work remotely 100% but have been at the same company, same position for years. It's hard to get promotions when upper management doesn't have a face for your name. I think if you're working remotely, you should either visit regularly or use your webcam often

achow 7y ago

It has been said enough already but worth repeating - if everyone or most of them is remote in an office then only remote works - not only for business but also for the worker (career growth wise).

Ididntdothis 7y ago

Totally agree. I love remote work but you have to be cut out for it. A lot of people aren’t. I also may enjoy going to an office more if I actually had an office with a window where i could feel comfortable instead of staring at a gray cube wall and listening to my loud neighbors the whole day.

voxl 7y ago
These strange claims with no evidence. Working from home has to fight existing inertia, you couldn't WFH prior to the internet age, so no one did. Now it's possible and suddenly not everyone is cut out for it. Not everyone is cut out for a 9 to 5, not everyone is a morning person, not everyone likes sitting in a chair all day. But they deal with it, because it's their job. The same will be 100% true for WFH, cut out for it or not, they'll adapt and make it work.

magashna 7y ago

Definitely depends on the job and how you're utilized. I know people who work remotely 100% but have been at the same company, same position for years. It's hard to get promotions when upper management doesn't have a face for your name. I think if you're working remotely, you should either visit regularly or use your webcam often