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The only reason I am going to the office is because it allows me to separate home (and relaxation), and work. Context switching is very important for mental wel

The only reason I am going to the office is because it allows me to separate home (and relaxation), and work. Context switching is very important for mental well-being. Plus being at work allows me to fast which assists in weight loss.

f6v 4y ago
I have lunches and breakfasts(which becomes my second breakfast) in the office which is a great addition to what you said. I also have good air conditioning there(important in Europe since they don’t have it at homes here). I also like just being in the city. I feel like a loud group of people is always saying “offices are obsolete since I don’t need them!”
- PartiallyTyped 4y ago
  I had forgotten about AC. My last 2 summers in Denmark sucked a lot due to lack of appropriate cooling and airflow in my apt. I’d add that the commute, especially on foot if feasible, is a great way to relax. I wouldnt say that if i was driving, but i am in Europe so mass transportation alleviates the issue.
- balfirevic 4y ago
  > important in Europe since they don’t have it at homes here People say the strangest things here...
  - unnah 4y ago
    MIT Technology review: "Fewer than 10% of European homes have an air conditioner" https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/07/20/1056271/europe-heat-waves-air-conditioning/ https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/07/20/1056271/europe-h...
  - wink 4y ago
    Not sure where you're thinking, but in central Europe AC is actually really rare. I'm not sure I could name more than 1 or 2 friends who have one, and it's usually some portable unit and not something installed. Doesn't matter if house or apartment, rented or owned.
    - balfirevic 4y ago
      Not central Europe. I'm in Croatia and everyone I know has it. I have it in every room (split units), and have had it in every rented apartment since I stopped renting student accommodation. I'm not saying it's prevalent everywhere in Europe, I'm saying that it's a bad generalisation because it varies a lot within Europe.
      - f6v 4y ago
        Right, right. I can be more specific: Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, UK. Aka “the rich” Europe.
        wink 4y ago
        More like all the countries where you simply don't need one, because 30° used to be a very hot day and not the norm. Not the one who originally posted, I probably would have clarified "most of Europe", going by population. (I really do wonder about the south of France...)

f6v 4y ago

I have lunches and breakfasts(which becomes my second breakfast) in the office which is a great addition to what you said. I also have good air conditioning there(important in Europe since they don’t have it at homes here). I also like just being in the city. I feel like a loud group of people is always saying “offices are obsolete since I don’t need them!”

PartiallyTyped 4y ago
I had forgotten about AC. My last 2 summers in Denmark sucked a lot due to lack of appropriate cooling and airflow in my apt. I’d add that the commute, especially on foot if feasible, is a great way to relax. I wouldnt say that if i was driving, but i am in Europe so mass transportation alleviates the issue.
balfirevic 4y ago
> important in Europe since they don’t have it at homes here People say the strangest things here...
- unnah 4y ago
  MIT Technology review: "Fewer than 10% of European homes have an air conditioner" https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/07/20/1056271/europe-heat-waves-air-conditioning/ https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/07/20/1056271/europe-h...
- wink 4y ago
  Not sure where you're thinking, but in central Europe AC is actually really rare. I'm not sure I could name more than 1 or 2 friends who have one, and it's usually some portable unit and not something installed. Doesn't matter if house or apartment, rented or owned.
  - balfirevic 4y ago
    Not central Europe. I'm in Croatia and everyone I know has it. I have it in every room (split units), and have had it in every rented apartment since I stopped renting student accommodation. I'm not saying it's prevalent everywhere in Europe, I'm saying that it's a bad generalisation because it varies a lot within Europe.
    - f6v 4y ago
      Right, right. I can be more specific: Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, UK. Aka “the rich” Europe.
      - wink 4y ago
        More like all the countries where you simply don't need one, because 30° used to be a very hot day and not the norm. Not the one who originally posted, I probably would have clarified "most of Europe", going by population. (I really do wonder about the south of France...)