This is especially true in web development (Microsoft targeted software developers). I could go on for days... We typically work alone; pushing and pulling code requires open source tools, which can be downloaded to practically any computer; development files are typically small, so slow/shaky connections are fine; working from home minimizes meetings and distractions, which are nightmares for focused developers. It should be a no-brainer - better for everyone.
Even the planet - I'm a tree-hugger, so that matters to me. We reduce gas consumption and emissions, buy less clothes, eat out less - there are plenty of examples, I'm sure. The point is that we need to be moving towards "green" solutions.
I try to keep these posts relatively short, but bear with me a moment. I'd like to reference a book I read this weekend - The 4-Hour Workweek, by Tim Ferriss. It's considered a must-read by a few people I follow and respect. If you're reading this, I assume you care. Ferriss spends quite a bit of time imploring employees to seek remote-work arrangements - even quitting, if the boss won't budge.
I hope Microsoft and others reconsider this move away from remote work.
Even the planet - I'm a tree-hugger, so that matters to me. We reduce gas consumption and emissions, buy less clothes, eat out less - there are plenty of examples, I'm sure. The point is that we need to be moving towards "green" solutions.
I try to keep these posts relatively short, but bear with me a moment. I'd like to reference a book I read this weekend - The 4-Hour Workweek, by Tim Ferriss. It's considered a must-read by a few people I follow and respect. If you're reading this, I assume you care. Ferriss spends quite a bit of time imploring employees to seek remote-work arrangements - even quitting, if the boss won't budge.
I hope Microsoft and others reconsider this move away from remote work.
If you're interested in my thoughts on The 4-Hour Workweek; it lives up to the hype. Tim definitely includes more stories and "resources" than I deem necessary, but he articulates his arguments well, and a lot of what he says aligns with my personal philosophies. If you're into refining your priorities and living an "effective" life, it's worth reading. I even finished the book quicker, by following his speed reading tips.
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