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Discussion on: Its 2018, why are you still going to the office?

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Ryan

It's easier to get into work mode when you are physically in a different environment. To be as productive from home, I would have to dedicate a room to being a home office. Which means first of all I'd have to move into a bigger home, and then spend some money furnishing it.

Besides, even with all the communication apps we use, for collaboration nothing beats sitting ten feet away from your co-workers.

Also, social interaction (even if it's just saying hello) and getting outside (even if it's just a walk to and from your car) are both good for the mind. I have worked remotely for a few months and it was pretty soul-crushing being alone in a small room for hours a day, sometimes not even going outside while the sun was up.