• M500
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    1 year ago

    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.

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      1 year ago

      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.

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        1 year ago

        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!

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            1 year ago

            Well I’m self employed, so yes and no.

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                1 year ago

                Thanks for the concern. Is not too bad. It’s still less hours than a 40 hour week + a commute.

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                  1 year ago

                  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!

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      1 year ago

      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

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        1 year ago

        I completely agree, my wife took an office job because the pay was a significant bump.