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muxman t1_itlaiwh wrote

Reply to comment by UltravioletClearance in Remote work has changed everything. And it's still getting weirder by prehistoric_knight

Not having to spend that time commuting gives you back so much of your day. For me I feel like I have so much more free time, that even though my work hours are still the same I feel like I work less having that time freed up.

Not to mention the money being saved by not paying it out of my pocket just for gas alone.

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DeafHeretic t1_itmh1ug wrote

I am retired, but I have worked from home for months several times during my career. Besides avoiding an hour long commute each way, I could also take a break and do some minor chores at home, fix my lunch from my own fridge, not be so tired after work, more or less set my own hours not dictated by trying to avoid rush hour traffic, and be able to do things before and after work because I was already home not spending that time driving.

That and as a s/w dev, it was a lot more productive to be able to concentrate in a quiet more comfortable environment.

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