I agree with the parent commenter completely, but there is a difference between grey-area and you. You imply being an employee of a company with remote workers

I agree with the parent commenter completely, but there is a difference between grey-area and you. You imply being an employee of a company with remote workers. Grey-area is discussing the difficulties of being a remote independent contractor/consultant. Being remote independent is difficult, since you're not just in the technical position, but you're also in sales (selling your skills). Obtaining leads means networking with decision makers--finding, meeting, networking with them; discovering what their itch is, and you're the right person to scratch it--and more often than not, doing so requires physical presence in social situations. It's hunting for a new job every 6-12 months. But it is great being in charge of your own destiny.