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by tofumatt 5514 days ago
If you're looking to do remote work because you're sick of your current 9-5, you shouldn't look to remote work to fix anything.

I worked anywhere from 30%-50% a week remote at my last gig and it still requires maintaining somewhat regular hours (you still have colleagues) and a routine. I now work remotely save for trips to the Head Office every once in awhile. You still need a routine because you have other colleagues you need to interface with, at least sometimes in real-time.

If you want to set your own hours and do your own thing, start freelancing or start your own business. My ability to work remotely was an asset when I started at my new job, but if I phrased it like you did ("I don't wanna wear nice closes and drive") it would make me sound more like a sloth than a good remote worker.

And if you work remote, you best be getting out and dressed up at least a day a week anyway. Interaction is REALLY important and you'll go crazy if you don't get out and see people.

Have you ever worked remotely?