> Optimizing for a short commute is a choice that people can make if they want It's a choice until your office moves or your job changes (and you had to balanc

> Optimizing for a short commute is a choice that people can make if they want It's a choice until your office moves or your job changes (and you had to balance other priorities). Mostly I agree with you though--if getting to the office is painless, then working from the office is great--except if you need to concentrate on your work. Any task that needs focus will take 2-3x as long to accomplish in an open office.