That isn't a problem for people who still have a normal, healthy social life outside of work though. And your last point is a good point, but there are definitely plenty of fields where it's not necessary.True, but maybe it's just because I'm a naturally extroverted kinda guy, but even though I have a pretty active social life, staying at home like that still strikes me as a bit too isolating.
To each their own, I say. WFH is far superior in my opinion. I have so much more free time now that I don't have to get ready or commute.Eh that's fair. I live in a city where I can be just about anywhere in a 15-20 minute drive. I imagine if I lived in a bigger city with a longer/more stressful commute maybe I'd have a different view on things.
My home is full of distracting toys. I can rarely get any work done there.Yep. My attention span is awful already. Being able to open steam while trying to work is a disaster waiting to happen.
Having trained almost 35 people at my job now, there's a HUGE difference in outcomes WFH vs. working in office, especially with people who would otherwise be struggling. Some people need that face time.
Working from home is objectively superior for metrics of productivity & employee happiness, plus you save more money & less congestion on the roads since most people could easily wfh in a lot of their office jobs. If you don't enjoy it that's fine, some people want the in person work. But we have stats that show wfh is better overall for the end employeeThe stats show that, on average, wfh is better for the employee. That doesnt mean its better for everyone
m good on sitting in traffic 45 minutes each way just so someone can justify the expensive office real estate they paid for.No one used that as justification itt. Lrn 2 read
Imagine having to get your socialization needs fulfilled by work.Eh, I can see some of it. There's a certain charm to going out with coworkers and getting to know them. Me personally? I prefer meeting people outside of work because the less I see of coworkers, the better unless I knew them beforehand or really vibe with them at work.
Like just staying at home all the time is not very healthy, even if it's more convenient. People need the socialization in their lives.
Eh, I can see some of it. There's a certain charm to going out with coworkers and getting to know them. Me personally? I prefer meeting people outside of work because the less I see of coworkers, the better unless I knew them beforehand or really vibe with them at work.I think the main problem is just how much time work takes up. With how much productivity has increased, we shouldn't be locked into an office for 40+ hours a week. When I was in the office, I'd talk with coworkers for hours just to pass the time. While that's nice, there are many other things I'd rather be doing that I couldn't because I was tied to the office.
I think the main problem is just how much time work takes up. With how much productivity has increased, we shouldn't be locked into an office for 40+ hours a week. When I was in the office, I'd talk with coworkers for hours just to pass the time. While that's nice, there are many other things I'd rather be doing that I couldn't because I was tied to the office.I don't disagree with that, but I can kind of see why people enjoy it. I personally find people distracting.