Tech workers consider escaping Silicon Valley’s sky-high rents

Re:Tech workers consider escaping Silicon Valley’s sky-high ... by capableweb on Thursday May 14, 2020 @01:15PM (#23182273)

I'm 30s as well, partner, no kids, will only work in office. I won't consider remote anymore after two experiences with different companies (during 4+ years). Worked in office and remotely equally long in total. I never see the same productivity in myself or others when working remote compared to the office.

I think it just boils down to different people have different needs and work differently. Remote works well for some, offices work well for some. We will never find something that works 100% for everyone.

Thanks for the anecdote though :)

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Re:Tech workers consider escaping Silicon Valley’s sky-high ... by toomuchtodo on Thursday May 14, 2020 @01:16PM (#23182300)

No worries, hope it helps others makes the leap. I agree it doesn't work for everyone, but there are so many benefits for both society and workers, it should be mandated that businesses are required to accommodate it similar to what Germany is discussing [1].

[1] https://www.dw.com/en/german-labor-minister-calls-for-right-...

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Re:Tech workers consider escaping Silicon Valley’s sky-high ... by danans on Thursday May 14, 2020 @04:24PM (#23184901)

There are also a lot of people who like aspects of both in person office work and remote work, and would like the flexibility to plan their weeks accordingly.

I personally value the in-person collaboration at the office, but many days I don't feel like facing the rush hour - usually on the way home which is more crowded.

I'd prefer to routinely WFH in the AM after the kids start school, go into work around 11AM. have meetings and lunch with teammates, leave around 3, and then finish the day working from home. This would let me avoid rush hour while still getting in person interaction with my coworkers.

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