Prevjob was fully remote, one of my requirements for curjob was having a significant in-person component. I concentrate more effectively, I collaborate much more frequently, my team stays in sync better and our designs are better for it, I learn more from teammates, I know more about other teams’ work so I can contribute much more, I have meaningful relationships with the people I spend half my day with, I have better work/life separation at home, I get free food and La Croix, making friends across the company is good for my career and for my happiness.
Against that: commuting can and does suck ass. Having had jobs where I commuted 2+ hours each way some weeks (consulting lol) I know the pain is real. I’m lucky enough that my commute is manageable, and given that the choice is not even close for me.
I had already posted a similar reply but I was going to say the exact same thing. I have a comute of 45 mins each way and I dont really despise it either. During my return commute I love to stop at an old shack for coffee and then head home. Its something I look fwd to now at the end of my day.
Against that: commuting can and does suck ass. Having had jobs where I commuted 2+ hours each way some weeks (consulting lol) I know the pain is real. I’m lucky enough that my commute is manageable, and given that the choice is not even close for me.