I had my own office at Microsoft as late as 2013. It was by far the least favorite work environment I've ever had. It was lonely and unproductive for me, with

I had my own office at Microsoft as late as 2013. It was by far the least favorite work environment I've ever had. It was lonely and unproductive for me, with a 15 minute - 2 hour commute depending on traffic. I came home from work angry every day. I have no idea how I lasted almost two years in that environment. I really enjoy open offices. My next job was all pair programming all the time. No assigned desks. You just showed up and sat down with a different person every day. For me that's the most productive way to get work done. For the last 3 years I've been working from home and don't see myself going back to an office ever again. I enjoy my time at home too much. Everyone is different and not every company has to work the same way.