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I'm an introvert, and I'm not a fan of open office plans, and I don't have kids, but even so I prefer working in the office. I would otherwise be spending near

I'm an introvert, and I'm not a fan of open office plans, and I don't have kids, but even so I prefer working in the office. I would otherwise be spending nearly 100% of my time in my apartment, not getting even the smallest amount of exercise, fresh air, or social interaction, and dealing with noise and interruptions from my wife and dog. Also, I live a 5-minute drive or a 25-minute walk (!) away from work. It gives me a reason to get up in the morning, shower, put on something other than sweat pants, and go outside. My workplace is somewhat more quiet and comfortable, it provides drinks and sometimes food, and I find meetings a bit more engaging in person. It ultimately comes down to individual situations and preferences.

ghaff 5y ago
I've been more remote than not (with a lot of travel normally) for 15+ years. But if I could easily walk to the office, rather than drive for 30 minutes, I'd probably go in a lot more just to break up the routine even if I didn't need to. 30 minutes by car isn't a bad commute. But it's enough that I don't see a reason to do it if there's no real benefit. (Most of the people I work with are in different offices or remote.)
peakaboo 5y ago
> I would otherwise be spending nearly 100% of my time in my apartment, not getting even the smallest amount of exercise, fresh air, or social interaction, and dealing with noise and interruptions from my wife and dog. Also, I live a 5-minute drive or a 25-minute walk (!) away from work. It gives me a reason to get up in the morning, shower, put on something other than sweat pants, and go outside. My workplace is somewhat more quiet and comfortable, it provides drinks and sometimes food, and I find meetings a bit more engaging in person. I suspect this is how everybody who likes the office feels like - they don't want to stay at home because their life would be miserable if they do. But I want people to be aware that there are people who feel equally strong about how going to the office makes them feel equally miserable. Some reasons: constant interruptions by noise, movements, smells, constant feeling of not making progress in learning something or accomplishing something, constant awareness of watching people suck up to the boss and other "important" people in a way that is fake and just career building, etc. There is an awesome YouTuber named Joshua Fluke that has been very open for years about how the office is extreamly cringe once you get some distance to it: https://youtube.com/c/JoshuaFluke1 https://youtube.com/c/JoshuaFluke1

ghaff 5y ago

I've been more remote than not (with a lot of travel normally) for 15+ years. But if I could easily walk to the office, rather than drive for 30 minutes, I'd probably go in a lot more just to break up the routine even if I didn't need to. 30 minutes by car isn't a bad commute. But it's enough that I don't see a reason to do it if there's no real benefit. (Most of the people I work with are in different offices or remote.)

peakaboo 5y ago

> I would otherwise be spending nearly 100% of my time in my apartment, not getting even the smallest amount of exercise, fresh air, or social interaction, and dealing with noise and interruptions from my wife and dog. Also, I live a 5-minute drive or a 25-minute walk (!) away from work. It gives me a reason to get up in the morning, shower, put on something other than sweat pants, and go outside. My workplace is somewhat more quiet and comfortable, it provides drinks and sometimes food, and I find meetings a bit more engaging in person. I suspect this is how everybody who likes the office feels like - they don't want to stay at home because their life would be miserable if they do. But I want people to be aware that there are people who feel equally strong about how going to the office makes them feel equally miserable. Some reasons: constant interruptions by noise, movements, smells, constant feeling of not making progress in learning something or accomplishing something, constant awareness of watching people suck up to the boss and other "important" people in a way that is fake and just career building, etc. There is an awesome YouTuber named Joshua Fluke that has been very open for years about how the office is extreamly cringe once you get some distance to it: https://youtube.com/c/JoshuaFluke1 https://youtube.com/c/JoshuaFluke1