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I'm the minority, i guess, who does not wan't to work from home. I like to have some routine, like waking up, taking shower, putting on clean clothes and going

by atirip 14y ago

I'm the minority, i guess, who does not wan't to work from home. I like to have some routine, like waking up, taking shower, putting on clean clothes and going outside, see the sun, see the people, have a lunch in a nice restaurant - to feel being alive. I'm currently telecommuting, but ... i have rented a desk from co-working space, where i go every day. I don't have to, but i do. Home is toxic for me.

config_yml 14y ago
It's exactly the same for me. Times can get very lonely (even depressing) when all you do is work from home.
- wlll 14y ago
  I've worked from home for about four years now. I keep in regular contact with my Co-workers (Campfire) and friends (IRC). It would take a lot to get me back into an office.
  - cpursley 14y ago
    Yeah, me to. I'd have to get at least a $30,000 raise to go into an office. Even then, I'd still probably say no. Peace of mind, family time, more productivity and fewer vehicle expenses are worth their weight in gold.
Luyt 14y ago
One of the advantages of having your work space separated from your private space, is that in the evening you can close the office door behind you and stop thinking about work until you come in next day morning.
keithpeter 14y ago
Well, I'm a teacher, and we have to be there with the students. See the podcast below, around 28 minute mark, for a reason... http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/21/4131130/obsessed-with-now-douglas-rushkoff-and-the-threat-of-present-shock http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/21/4131130/obsessed-with-now-... Quote from OA "You need a strong culture of managing work, not chairs to make it work." You need that to make anything work (well).
miloshadzic 14y ago
I work from home 99% of the time and what you say makes sense for me too. But I think the point DHH is making is more to do with companies requiring you to be in the office almost every day when everyone else is there which is completely unnecessary in a lot of cases. You enjoy the office, your coworker may not. There are tools now that help both of you be happy doing the same job together.

by atirip 14y ago

config_yml 14y ago

It's exactly the same for me. Times can get very lonely (even depressing) when all you do is work from home.

wlll 14y ago
I've worked from home for about four years now. I keep in regular contact with my Co-workers (Campfire) and friends (IRC). It would take a lot to get me back into an office.
- cpursley 14y ago
  Yeah, me to. I'd have to get at least a $30,000 raise to go into an office. Even then, I'd still probably say no. Peace of mind, family time, more productivity and fewer vehicle expenses are worth their weight in gold.

Luyt 14y ago

One of the advantages of having your work space separated from your private space, is that in the evening you can close the office door behind you and stop thinking about work until you come in next day morning.

keithpeter 14y ago

Well, I'm a teacher, and we have to be there with the students. See the podcast below, around 28 minute mark, for a reason... http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/21/4131130/obsessed-with-now-douglas-rushkoff-and-the-threat-of-present-shock http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/21/4131130/obsessed-with-now-... Quote from OA "You need a strong culture of managing work, not chairs to make it work." You need that to make anything work (well).

miloshadzic 14y ago

I work from home 99% of the time and what you say makes sense for me too. But I think the point DHH is making is more to do with companies requiring you to be in the office almost every day when everyone else is there which is completely unnecessary in a lot of cases. You enjoy the office, your coworker may not. There are tools now that help both of you be happy doing the same job together.