Remote since 2000, run my own software product development company from home. >"I hate video calls Absolutely, this is why I mostly do productive work. Calls

Remote since 2000, run my own software product development company from home. >"I hate video calls Absolutely, this is why I mostly do productive work. Calls are limited and not video. >"I hate MS Teams." I do not hate it since I do not use it. >"I hate sitting at home alone every day." I do not. I work but since (except rare meetings) I am on my own schedule I free to go for a swim, bike ride, walk whatever any time I want. >"I missed going out after work on a Friday with coworkers" Nope. I have actual friends and we meet whenever we feel like. >"I missed shit talking with people at lunch." Again I have friends and can talk to them any time. Often over Skype as we spread over the world. With those here in Toronto usually meet in person on evenings / weekends. We are just different people. >"Remote work is convenient for odd cases" No. It is convenient for people who like it. You are always free to go to the office if that's your cup of tea. >"I see comments here ridiculing the idea that someone might enjoy the presence of their coworkers. Nothing to ridicule on my end. As already said to each their own. >"This is just not the reality everyone lives in." Bullshit. Speak for yourself. There are enough people on each end of the spectrum.