[assimpleaspossi]

I spend 40 minutes a day commuting. Would I take a 50% pay cut for that? You know the answer.

Depending on how one is, working from home not only isolates you, but if you have kids, dealing with them on a daily basis while trying to work is not what you think it will be after months and years of doing so.

Yes, your life will change and be totally different.

[jemmyw]

You sound pretty negative about it. I know plenty of people who work from home and deal with their kids and enjoy doing so. And some who just seem to dislike their kids regardless of the work situation.

So when folks say they work at home to spend more time with family I take that at face value. I've certainly enjoyed being with mine - not every moment for sure. But I didn't have kids as an obligation, it was a choice and any relationship also requires work, being home with them helps that.

[theshackleford]

> working from home not only isolates you

I’m less isolated than ever WFH as I now have the time and energy to have a social life after work.

Additionally, I can be more involved with my local community because instead of commuting to some CBD and filling the pockets of business there, I support and have relationships with the small businesses in my local community.

Equally though, I see how if you were a parent, or are incapable of going outside unless forced, it could be more isolating for some.