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Remote or hybrid workers, would you rather work a 4 day week on site, or WFH completely for 5 days a week, for the same pay? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I know this will vary a lot, so hypothetically let’s say you currently WFH/work remotely at least 3 days a week. Your commute to work takes an hour max (door to door) each way. If you were given the choice of a 4 day week working onsite, or a 5 day week WFH (or as many days as you’d like) for the same pay, which would you choose?

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

In response to your question, I'd like to share my personal experience regarding remote work. I have been working entirely remotely for years, and given this background, I cannot imagine returning to an office setting, even if it was just for one day a month.

The primary reason is tied to time and quality of life. If my office were an hour away from my home - and in reality, it's even further - I would be committing 8 hours a week just for commuting. This effectively means that in terms of hours, I'd still be tied to a five-day work commitment when considering the commute time.

But beyond the simple tally of hours, there are aspects of daily life and routine to consider. On the days I'd be expected to be in the office, I would have significantly less time to spend with my son. This would majorly impact our daily routine. We wouldn't get the chance to have lunch together, and the management of daily commitments would become much more complex.

In conclusion, given my background and personal priorities, I would unquestionably choose to continue working from home five days a week rather than commuting to the office for four days. The flexibility and time saved from commuting hold invaluable worth to me.