>(I suspect some people working remotely do goof off, but I suspect those people are not super useful sitting in the office either). I've thought about this a

>(I suspect some people working remotely do goof off, but I suspect those people are not super useful sitting in the office either). I've thought about this a lot, and for me, as a remote working, I believe I have about the same amount of productivity as in the office. But instead of water cooler talk and socialization, I find I'm able to take care of chores and keep my affairs in order so that my free time is more free. It makes me much happier to work remote, simply because when I socialize in the office and commute, I find I have no energy to keep my affairs in order.