I’ve been remote for 12 years. I am an extrovert. I have always missed the office a bit, but never enough to seriously consider going back to in person. I would

I’ve been remote for 12 years. I am an extrovert. I have always missed the office a bit, but never enough to seriously consider going back to in person. I would absolutely go back for the right opportunity. Maybe I’ve missed some great opportunities because I don’t really seek jobs that require in person. For me, remote work enables a richer life. I get to spend more time with my children, I can help my wife when something comes up, I can go to the gym or for a walk in the park, I can have lunch with a friend in the neighborhood, and I have more time to work too! Now that everyone is working remote, it’s even better! In the past there was always a bit of struggle if I was working for a company where most were collocated in an office. Now that everyone is remote, it’s so much easier to conduct meetings, pair program, and just get things done. Lastly, it’s absolutely possible to make deep meaningful connections with people through remote work. I consider many of my coworkers from the past decade to be close friends, despite the fact that I rarely see them in person. Remote work is no different than anything else in life; you will get out as much as you put in. Embrace it.