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After a year+ of fully remote work, I think I'd fall into the hybrid camp if it wasn't for commuting. I work the same exact hours I used to work but gain about 90 minutes a day cutting out the commute.

The reasons hybrid appeals to me is I do miss the casual interactions that happen when working in an office or grabbing lunch with random coworkers. I miss having a frustrating day and going to happy hour with someone to commiserate. I miss being able to jump up in a meeting to share something on the whiteboard.

But the trade-offs are great too. My commute now is one flight of stairs. I'm saving money on lunch. If I have to pop out to pick up a prescription, it doesn't involve planning my day around the pharmacy's hours. I can take a nap if I need it in something more comfortable than my car.

All-in-all, I don't think any of the three options is "perfect" as they each have ups and downs.