I took a 20k paycut to go from in-person private industry with an hour commute to a fully remote federal position. I have never been happier in my life. I’m not exaggerating. I eat better, sleep better, exercise every day, spend more time with my family, get so much more done around the house. I could keep going. Every part of my life is better. Hell, my wife and I have better sex more often even. Easily worth 20k.
I’d get a job somewhere else that paid less if I could work from home.
Commuting costs time and money. If I can break even on the commute cost, I’m happy.
I took a 20k paycut to go from in-person private industry with an hour commute to a fully remote federal position. I have never been happier in my life. I’m not exaggerating. I eat better, sleep better, exercise every day, spend more time with my family, get so much more done around the house. I could keep going. Every part of my life is better. Hell, my wife and I have better sex more often even. Easily worth 20k.
I’m at home and my wife is in the office about half the week. It’s amazing how much time I have each week to do whatever.
I work more than 40 hours a week because I don’t have to commute. It’s a huge win!
Do you get paid for that extra work you put in?
Well I’m self employed, so yes and no.
Well, so long as you don’t abuse and take advantage of yourself.
Thanks for the concern. Is not too bad. It’s still less hours than a 40 hour week + a commute.
I’m glad you’re keeping a good balance. Hope you have some lovely plans (or lack of, if that’s the preference) for the weekend!
Commuting cost more than money
Commuting cost time, which is priceless.
My company has a work from home culture desk that allows its employees to work from anywhere on the Greenwich meridian +/- 1 hour
I wouldn’t leave for a WFO job until I’m paid €50000 more
I completely agree, my wife took an office job because the pay was a significant bump.
thats more than I would require but I actually think Im undervaluing it a bit as im basically doin 25%