| Self-chosen hubs for work are dramatically better for the individual than a company office though. They're not the same thing. Advantages: - Employee picks the location, so it's likely far more convenient for them - Because employee has freedom to pick their work location, they have far more freedom to pick where they live - Because employees have freedom to pick their work locations, all of a sudden "work location" is a competitive market, everywhere, and multiple options appear vying to fulfil different preferences (how quiet should they be? are pets allowed? do you want sharp & suited & professional, or lively with events every night, or chilled and friendly, or...?) - Employee doesn't need to change their commute or desk or _anything_ when they change jobs - 'Office' social life independent of your colleagues: you meet a wider range of people, and you separate work relationships from those friendships - Less presenteeism, because it's harder for people to tell when you're present (not impossible, but it pushes in the right direction) |