[chriswrites]

The comments here are super interesting. I think the point of the piece has nothing to do with interruptions, eureka moments, or productivity—it’s not really about work at all. It’s about identity, and the fact that our collective identities are so wrapped up in our work selves that we don’t really know what we’re working for. Are we working for our families? For retirement? For self worth?

He, and I guess “I” by extension, would argue that you’re working to enjoy those little moments in life you’ll never get back—the ones you’re supposed to savor. If you’re in that headspace, working from home is one of modern society’s greatest advances.

[equalarrow]

Your spot on here. I work with some great people, but I also have 2 young kids now and I frequently miss dinners at home. Getting everyone out of the house is probably more stressful than it needs to be because I'm 40 mins door to door and that feels more important than being present with family in the morning.

I've been thinking quite a bit over the years that this isn't how raising a family should be. I remember growing up and when my dad got home, work was over. Fat chance now with sms, slack, email, etc - you're never off work anymore.

One one hand, I love tech and it's how our family survives. On the other hand, we're completely disconnected from our planet and appreciation of generations before. We are modern and life is fast paced, but for what reason?

I keep the discussions going in my head and let the glaring issue just kinda dissolve as we go thru another day. That issue is (for me) that this probably isn't how - as a society - we should be living nor should we be valuing the things we do. :-/