Re:My Experience as a Remote Worker
by ravenstine on Tuesday December 03, 2019 @10:31AM
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> And incurring the cost of needing space at home to work
It depends. As a software engineer, all I need is my kitchen table, or the couch, or the cafe down the street.
> more utility usage (internet, electricity, heating)
Totally worth it for thermostat control and to not freeze my ass off in November.
> reduced potential for socializing
If you're dependent on work for socializing, well, that's rather sad. I get that because I used to be that way until I realized that 99% of coworkers go along to get along and aren't good friends. They're out of your life as soon as they change jobs. But with extra time from not commuting, it becomes easier to find real friends IRL outside of work.
> and exercising
Uh, did you mean to type that? Because there can only be more time and opportunities to exercise when working remote.
It depends. As a software engineer, all I need is my kitchen table, or the couch, or the cafe down the street.
> more utility usage (internet, electricity, heating)
Totally worth it for thermostat control and to not freeze my ass off in November.
> reduced potential for socializing
If you're dependent on work for socializing, well, that's rather sad. I get that because I used to be that way until I realized that 99% of coworkers go along to get along and aren't good friends. They're out of your life as soon as they change jobs. But with extra time from not commuting, it becomes easier to find real friends IRL outside of work.
> and exercising
Uh, did you mean to type that? Because there can only be more time and opportunities to exercise when working remote.