Good writeup, I experienced all of this working from home for about 4 years. I was living on the US west coast working for a company on the east coast, so I wor

Good writeup, I experienced all of this working from home for about 4 years. I was living on the US west coast working for a company on the east coast, so I worked a pretty early schedule, but there's really nothing like being done with your day at 1:30-2:30pm. A few months back I got a new job where I work in the office, and the commute is hands-down the worst part. Second worst is the loss of privacy - I mean just think how much nicer it is to use your own bathroom than a public one. All in all, however, I think remote and in the office is a mixed bag, I don't think one is clearly better than the other. There is something to be said for being in a physical place with smart people, interacting in meatspace, having lunch together, etc. One thing rarely noted when discussing this issue: when you work in the office, your employer pays for the office space. When you work from home, you pay for it. You will probably want a bigger or more nicely-appointed place since you're going to be there basically all the time. You will pay for that. Another thing, if you're at a place where very few people are remote, you will be seen as having "lucked out" or having it easier than others. That perception can bite you.