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Unpopular opinion, but I was not a big fan. It was mainly because my house lacked a dedicated, private office where I could work, compared to my real office.
by johnnyo 5y ago
Unpopular opinion, but I was not a big fan. It was mainly because my house lacked a dedicated, private office where I could work, compared to my real office.
My living space isn’t that big, but I’ve got a great office at the job. Big desk, big screens, giant whiteboard, and it’s just around the corner, so commute is minimal.
- MattGaiser 5y agoI want an in depth study that looks at things like this, as I prefer remote work because I have a bigger desk, bigger screens, a whiteboard, more screens, a better chair, and am not seated near a large window that dumps a ton of glare on my screen (my prior job). So for me, remote is an upgrade in terms of infrastructure. For you, it is obviously a downgrade. How many people who hate remote work have a Herman Miller Aeron vs a wooden kitchen chair? How many who love remote work went from an open office vs a private office?
- johnnyo 5y agoAgreed. For me, the logistics of having a dedicated office just down the road far outweigh the costs of the commute, and I like the mental and physical separation of home and work. But, if that commute was 45 mins, or if I had a larger living space and a worse onsite location, I can guarantee that my opinion would reverse.
- kurko 5y agoI see most discussions around liking/disliking remote work include the infrastructure/equipment as argument. I personally like remote in great part because of it. I love my 4k display, my standing desk, my keyboard, my Aeron Chair. However, I doubt that if those were offered it'd be reason alone for me to go back to the office.