[codingdave]

Most employers who are mature enough to support remote work are also mature enough to understand that you are paid for the value you deliver, not the hours you spend starting at a screen. I made my decisions accordingly when working remotely. I would spend the bulk of normal working hours on work... but if I had to think out a problem, I'd go for a walk or clean the house while thinking. I'd also lay out some goals for the days that felt reasonable, and if I got them done by lunch, I might relax in the afternoon... but if I was still working on them at dinner, I'd keep working til they were done. I also worked harder on the days when I was in the zone, and didn't waste my time forcing it on others days. Over time it all balances - even though no single day matched expectations from an office job, I delivered results.