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by null_object 1880 days ago
I have more focussed time; more control of my own life; more time with my kids; less time wasted in meetings and drive-by chats from project managers; no-one glances at the clock if I need to leave early - nor do I feel the need for theater when I have to work until late; I enjoy cooking much more (and can put a stew or the oven on, then get back to work); I've saved incredible amounts of money that were otherwise apparently spent on my day-to-day life in the city-center; I no longer waste an hour each day getting to and from the office; and I've lost lots of weight getting up early in the morning and taking a brisk walk outwards in the forest, listening to birdsong and being aware of the changing seasons, instead of inwards with car exhausts and scooters riding the pavements.

REALLY hoping we're not forced back to the office at my company - along with 75% of the other developers at my place (we did a Slack poll).

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What a wonderful summary of the benefits this change has wrought. I feel the same, but haven't maximized the opportunity as much as you have! I might head out to listen to some birds right now...