> As a freelancer, it is possible that you could stay cooped in your bedroom for days in your pajamas, staring at your laptop screen, trying to finish that oh-s

> As a freelancer, it is possible that you could stay cooped in your bedroom for days in your pajamas, staring at your laptop screen, trying to finish that oh-so-important project for your irate client. You could go for days without meeting a human soul or even talking to anyone. > A life of such isolation is detrimental to mental health and well-being, and eventually leads to serious health problems like depression and anxiety. As an employee, it is possible that you could stay cooped in the office until 11:00 pm every night, staring at your laptop screen, trying to get everything done for that oh-so-important release. You could go for days without meaningful interaction with a human soul or even talking about something other than code. A life of such isolation would be detrimental to mental health and well-being...if it wasn't for the fully-stocked fridge, ping pong table and knowledge that your stock options will one day be worth millions.