Absolutely. I'd take on the order of 10-20% of my salary to never have to be in-office. It'd be a steal for the company, too since I'd get so much more done than if they were mandating 9-5 ass-in-seat time in the office.
Ask HN: Do You Consider Remote a Working Perk?
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Re: Ask HN: Do You Consider Remote a Working Perk?
#42No, working remotely isn't a perk, it's simply: work. [Use of the term "telecommuting" seems like another common giveaway, where and when it appears.] The teams I've worked with have never had difficulty with communicating and collaborating, meeting deadlines and "innovating," and I highly doubt that we're all ninjas (because surely I am not). Typical was my last position: I never clocked in from 9-5, usually from th…
My company recently went through a merger and did the typical rearranging of deck chairs, including renaming things arbitrarily. My department is commercial products (mobile apps). The new name for this department?
"Agile Build Factory"
They're literally telling us we're factory workers to them. My objections to this name were met with blinks and hand waves.
Re: Ask HN: Do You Consider Remote a Working Perk?
#43I've worked entirely from home before and I didn't really like it after a while. It was too hard to get motivated every day and keep to the schedule I'd set and I missed having coworkers even just being around even if we don't talk all the time. But I would enjoy being able to work from home while still having a workplace I needed to go to at leaat a few days a week.
Where I work, "working from home" is code for "checking email a few times during the day so it appears I'm at least somewhat engaged, while really doing very little at all yet not using a PTO day." Too hard to get anything done when others you need to collaborate with are not there.
While I will agree that "working from home" can often be codewords for fucking around and slacking off, one day I actually work at home I usually get more done than in a good week at the office.
Re: Ask HN: Do You Consider Remote a Working Perk?
#44Earlier quoted context omitted.
Commuting cost time also. If your rate is $80/hour, that really adds up if you have a one hour commute each way with traffic.
I live in Los Angeles. If the company is in New York, does that mean I should take out the price of plane tickets for each way?
Yes, if the fuckers insist you be there for 8:00 AM EST meetings on a regular basis.
Re: Ask HN: Do You Consider Remote a Working Perk?
#45Nope. You've built a comfortable work environment and the discipline required to be an effective remote worker. No reason for the company to expect to capture all the value in this. They're already saving on office real estate. Very likely saving in taxes. You're also assuming all the risk in being in an area with limited local opportunities. Get what you're worth and don't settle.
Re: Ask HN: Do You Consider Remote a Working Perk?
#46I charge a 30% premium for my time on site. Working from a location of my choosing is more productive. When on site, I am endlessly harassed for meetings and chats and people coming to say hello (and oh btw can you help me with ), whilst it is expected that my productivity remains the same. Some clients actually expect an increase in productivity. Being on site is more work, so the client pays more.
Re: Ask HN: Do You Consider Remote a Working Perk?
#47No, working remotely isn't a perk, it's simply: work. [Use of the term "telecommuting" seems like another common giveaway, where and when it appears.] The teams I've worked with have never had difficulty with communicating and collaborating, meeting deadlines and "innovating," and I highly doubt that we're all ninjas (because surely I am not). Typical was my last position: I never clocked in from 9-5, usually from th…
My company recently went through a merger and did the typical rearranging of deck chairs, including renaming things arbitrarily. My department is commercial products (mobile apps). The new name for this department? "Agile Build Factory" They're literally telling us we're factory workers to them. My objections to this name were met with blinks and hand waves.
"Agile Build Factory"
Love it. Management probably thinks it is "cool, hip and edgy"
Re: Ask HN: Do You Consider Remote a Working Perk?
#48Yes. As someone who has to take a 1h30 bus twice a day I would jump ship if a company offers me remote work for even 50% of the month.
Re: Ask HN: Do You Consider Remote a Working Perk?
#49It’s mutually beneficial. It saves you time/money on driving, and saves the company on overhead (office equipment, electricity, office space, etc).
Re: Ask HN: Do You Consider Remote a Working Perk?
#50I love working remotely.
It's not for everybody. Some people need the social interaction at the office.
But I love not having a commute to work, the convenience of having the extra time, saving on gas, meals, etc.
For me, it's become the primary perk of the job.