Max LynchVerified account

every time I get a recruiter message I have to open with "sorry, remote-only, but if that works we can talk further" (never mind the fact that my linkedin profile says exclusively remote) I just can't do offices anymore.

Can you elaborate why?

- no commute time (especially important because WI drivers suck w/ snow) - no dress code - flexible hours - can nap, do chores, to take a break - get to hang out with dogs all day - eat whenever I want & less likely to go out to lunch - less distractions - more comfortable

Companies shouldn't underestimate the benefits of fewer distractions, greater comfort and flexible hours. I'm almost always more productive, at least coding wise, when "remote" at home, rather than in the office. The benefits go both ways.

I said "coding wise" but really meant any task requiring individual effort and concentration.

I'm always more productive during the night hours when its absolutely just me, and I can't really do that in an office setting where I have to be there from 9-5. I'm available for meetings and stuff during the day, but otherwise, I work better at night.

I also work better at night, I spend that time on my side projects :D

I spend all the time at the office on my side projects... haha. (please don't tell my boss...) My actual job is easy, but nothing gets done due to supporting legacy junk and unnecessary meetings.

You don’t fully appreciate the reclamation of your commute time until you no longer have to drive 40 minutes each way, every day.

I couldn't agree more. In my case it's 40 hours a month. This is the amount of working hours I spend working in a week. Do I need to say more?

Yes! The idea of having to waste at least 3h a day with pre-commute preparation, commute time, post-commute settling in etc. gives me anxiety becuase early mornings are my most productive time of the day and it gets used for transport and stress instead of doing the things.

Working remote also opens up alternative windows to work. Over the last three months I've started splitting productive time between early morning and late night. So long as I have "office hours" at some point, nobody cares.

And how about the influence this would have on reducing emissions because people don’t have to spend time in traffic jams

I love working from home but also find extreme benefit from being in the office. Nothing compares to face to face meetings, especially with groups of 4+. Many key aha moments happen in adhoc conversations. I also think being in office is extremely valuable for junior devs to grow

“Local remote” is the best. Close enough to come in when truly needed. But not more than once a week.