Most people think the biggest cost of having an in-person job is the commute, but it runs a lot deeper than that.
When you work from home for a long time, it’s easy to wonder what you’re missing. I’ve missed having coworkers, leaving the house for work, and having a clear end to the workday.
At the same time, I know many people who work in person wish they had more flexibility, less time in the car, and the ability to work from home.
For me, I haven’t worked at an in-person “regular” job in over a decade (I’ve been working from home for over 10 years now!), but I’ve always wanted to work at a library. I love interacting with people, and I already spend a lot of time in the library at events, in craft classes, and checking out books.
So I figured I’d jump at the opportunity to work at a library, and from that experience, I’ve learned a ton. The job has a lot of upsides, but there were quite a few downsides I didn’t see coming.
In this post, I’m sharing:
- What I didn’t realize I was giving up by working in person
- Ways in-person jobs feel more exhausting than they should
- Benefits of working in person vs. remote <...
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