Yeah, I was thinking mostly the same about the other thread and top comment today[1] about people who want us back in the office. I have empathy for people who

Yeah, I was thinking mostly the same about the other thread and top comment today[1] about people who want us back in the office. I have empathy for people who are feeling lonely, but I don't want to sacrifice my own family's quality of life to make those people feel better. Just like the rise in home prices has been a boon for people who already own homes, the shift towards work-from-home has been a boon for people who already have their "foot in the door" with a spouse and kids, career capital, etc. while I know being somewhat disastrous for people who aren't yet established. The idea of having more of a "third place" sounds good, but I think it will be more realistic for me once my kids grow up. It's very tough to commit to something like an adult sports club, hobby group, etc. with little kids who demand a lot of hands-on attention, constantly get sick, and need early bedtimes or naps. Time is at such a premium, which is why working from home (or wherever else I want) is fantastic for me right now. [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34668946 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34668946