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I have worked 100% remote at two different jobs for the past 8 years. I gave upon remote work this week. I slowly entered a phase of resenting work and resent
by iamthepieman 7y ago
I have worked 100% remote at two different jobs for the past 8 years.
I gave upon remote work this week.
I slowly entered a phase of resenting work and resenting my family and home life. They each slowly encroached on each other until I was not sleeping, not being productive at work, not engaged with my kids and generally hating life. I felt like I was a husk of a person, a cipher or automaton.
Fortunately my company has an office 40 minutes away so I have the option to commute without changing jobs.
Admittedly, I have some unique circumstances that probably put me in a tiny minority. I still think remote work is a great idea, it's just not for me anymore and I wish I had realized that 3 years ago.
- sedgjh23 7y agoA lot of people use work to get away from their families. Just be aware It can be an indicator of other problems in your life. In all of my relationships (friends, family, romantic) I’ve observed that people usually severely undervalue personal time and are unwilling to commit to taking care of themselves. Good luck and I hope the office life brings you some happiness. I sometimes find myself jealous of those with commutes that get to chip away at their podcast queues daily.