AND I HAVE BEEN LOVING EVERYDAY OF IT!
Hey everyone, long time lurker, first time poster.
Quick backstory: I started my current career back in 2017. The thought of remote work never crossed my mind as it was something that was rarely spoken about. Even during the pandemic I had to be in-person due to the nature of my work, or so I thought.
I left my previous employer after many years due to some differences I had with management and just got tired of the toxic culture. I could ramble on about the specifics but it doesn’t matter now.
I spent so many years tolerating everything and going home every night telling myself “when can I quit this job?” This was a constant mental struggle and affected my life in so many ways.
I would always tell myself “one day I’ll get a remote job” but every opportunity that came my way just didn’t feel right or required to be fully in office.
1 year ago I started at a different company and it is possibly the best decision I have ever made. It’s a hybrid role so I go in the office some days, but my overall quality of life has improved significantly. I’m way happier in my day-to-day life and I actually feel fulfilled with my work.
Maybe it’s the change in company culture, but I definitely believe the days I work from home have had the most impact on my psyche. I get to sleep more, save on gas, and am able to focus better on my work without the ramblings and drama of your standard corporate office.
However, and this might sound like a Hot take, but I like the hybrid approach to my job since I tend to be a little more on the social side some days.
I’ll keep this short, but just wanted to take the time to thank this sub for motivating me over the years. Reading your stories of how great life has been for you all really kept me going during some dark times. We’re really fortunate to be in the positions we’re in, let’s not take it for granted.