I think communication about technical topics has greatly improved. Opportunities have opened up for those who are better at writing than speaking. When speaking

I think communication about technical topics has greatly improved. Opportunities have opened up for those who are better at writing than speaking. When speaking is required, meetings tend to be shorter and less exhausting. Productivity is about the same or better. On the other hand, it took a while for it to not instinctively feel like punishment. My coping strategy was improving my living space and meeting up exclusively with people that aren't my coworkers. Overall, I think this is the best thing that ever happened to me. While uncomfortable at first, my quality of life has dramatically improved. I still feel lonely most of the time, but it's easier to see why now that I have more control over my time and physical presence.