[jahbrewski]

Not directly related to the post, but something I've been thinking about a lot:

My life satisfaction and work productivity increased significantly when I stopped working from home and began working 8-5 at an office. There were so many things I took for granted:

  - Face-to-face interaction with co-workers.
  - Casual conversations to break up the day.
  - The rhythm of a commute.
  - Not struggling to find a spot in a crowded coffee shop.
  - The productivity boost of working alongside other people who are working.
  - The consistency and routine of normal working hours.
  - The ability to pair program, in person.
  - The ability to be productive with my team even if the internet is slow (or out completely).

I worked from home for six years, and I don't think I'd ever go back. I'm not saying remote doesn't have its place, but I've found that I greatly prefer working in-person with other people.