[randcraw]

Assuming your kids are in HS now, and will depart for college soon, it'll be interesting to see how you like working from home when your home occupancy drops to only two (or to one, if your SO is often away).

I'm a soloist, and I've found WFH to be a mixed bag in the past 16 months. I love that I can set up my home workspace exactly as I'd like it. But I very much miss routine social interactions and don't care much for the daily isolation.

If I could return to an office/cube, I think I'd prefer that. But alas, my clueless F100 employer insists we IT-types occupy an open space without personal- or group- reserved seating, so I'll rarely be able to find or sit with anyone I know. NOT something I'd prefer.

Perhaps the exodus of those seeking greener pastures will include me too.

[chaostheory]

I've been doing it alone for years. It's just fine because everyone needs quiet work time where there's no random interruption. Do that for 3 days and go to meetings and interact directly 2 other days. I've done the full 4-5 days as well, and it's still fine. During the pandemic, when everyone was stuck together, it's actually much harder if you have younger children. It depends on what you want.

Do you truly want work life separation, is your work place your social venue, or do you want a mix of both? No wrong answers. Just pros and cons with personal preferences. I just feel that it would be nice to have that choice.