[d5ve]

I've worked remotely (with a 12-hour time difference!) from a home office for 3.5 years. Initially my wife and daughter were home much of the time, but for the past 1.5 years it's been just me, as my wife is working part-time and my daughter is in childcare.

I wasn't a particularly social person originally, but working alone has made me even more insular, and less inclined to join in social situations. It ended up with me feeling lonely and unhappy. I was considering quitting my contract, although similar work is difficult to find where I'm now living.

So two weeks ago, I started working in a shared workspace, and I will try that for a few months to see if it helps.

My guess is that every person has a different buffer of how long they can do without regular human company during the day, and I'd exausted mine. Having a family helps, but may not replace professional company where you are discussing things about your dayjob.

[sibeliuss]

I've been doing coworking for a few years now and can't recommend it enough! Its the perfect balance of social interaction + freedom IMO.

[senatorobama]

How old were you when you started remote?