Sorry, but Working from Home Is Overrated

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4 points·guiambros··5 comments

I spent several years doing freelance editorial work rom home. It was a mixed blessing. Some of that mix had to do with freelancing and not having a steady paycheck or benefits, which is a different set of issues. But I can deal with being home and working. My current employer is telling us to get ready for it.

Going to regret writing this article in light of evidence on entire basis of the topic including 1. Viral illness and 2. Working from home and creativity.

This is the just the speedbump into the 32 hour work week.

I didn’t read the article because it’s behind a paywall but going off the title, I 100% agree. I work at a FANG company and have been told to stay home. I get so damn stir crazy sitting at home all day. Not to mention I have zero dedicated space to actually work. I can’t wait for my office to open back up.

> Not to mention I have zero dedicated space to actually work.

This is key for me. I can work from home without a problem. I've even started and run entire companies from home. However, I absolutely must have a room which is entirely devoted to work. It's an important psychological thing -- when I'm in the room, I'm "at work" and when I'm not, I'm "off work".

This also provides an important clue to others in the house about when I can and cannot be disturbed.

Without a dedicated space, I cannot work from home with any significant degree of productivity -- and I'll quickly burn out.

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