[akulbe]

For me, one of the most crucial ways is to have a separate room where I do work. When I'm in my office, the door is closed. Our daughter is instructed not to interrupt me unless she's been told to do so. She leaves me alone to work while she's home.

When I come out the door gets closed again and it's family time.

I realize not everyone has this option, but for us, it's been amazing.

[greencurry43]

I wrote my own feedback below but left out this crucial piece you've mentioned here. I think to add to it, my family treats it as if I'm not there. I can't watch the kiddos for a few minutes or help get the laundry during work time. It's easy to do a lot of small things and have a completely disjointed day.

And the opposite is true, when I'm off work I'm off. My team can't treat me as always available because I'm remote. That takes time to establish.

Good point to mention.

[throwaway713824]

I'm able to do this, having a separate office area works well. Although interruptions aren't really a problem since my family is away during the day. Neither of my current remote jobs are particularly demanding; start late, two or three hour lunch and I shut down at 5. That's it for me.

[muzani]

Agreed with this. If you don't have a room, it's worth it to rent out a small office somewhere. Or find a co-working space.

[zepolen]

At this point what's the point of remote working if you're going to commute to an office and put your butt in a chair.

[muzani]

You get to control which office to go to. The HQs where I live are about 3-5 hours daily drive, or moving to a slummy place with insane rent.

Coworking spaces have very nice environments and public transport access. Small offices are usually away from other coworkers, but you can find something near a nice restaurant or next to your kid's school.

Also I'm not sure what you mean by putting your butt in a chair. Would you be working lying in a bed at home?