[lliamander]

> For me the perfect balance is to be at the office once a week.

Out of necessity I've been WFH for the past 2 years. While overall I have enjoyed working from home, the issues you describe are real. Once it is no longer necessary for me to be WFH full time, I think one day a week in the office would be ideal.

[ljm]

I'd go further and say, make both optional. Come to the office space when you need it, stay at home when you don't. Once a week? Twice a week? Every day? Once a month or never? Doesn't matter.

Maybe some things would need to change in terms of what office space is leased, and the capacity, in order to manage the cost.

[lliamander]

I think there's value in consistency in terms of setting expectations (both for my family and for my colleagues) the the flexibility to determine what that consistency looks like is key.

[Apocryphon]

Alternatively, what about work from "home" where you work at a nearby cafe or co-working space or even the library or a university?

[greggman3]

My company would very much not want others to see my unannounced work.

[lbhdc]

You need to get one of those screen protectors that prevents people from seeing your screen form different angles, and make sure you get that corner seat.

[Apocryphon]

Yeah, companies with strict security measures dutifully provide them for free.