"There's quite a lot of evidence to support the idea that remote work, or working from home (WFH), increases productivity in many industries. However, it seems that the economic gains linked to that efficiency ramp-up are less likely to pass down to remote workers. As a long-time lover of remote work, I've always cited stats like those when I defend my preferred home office."
"2) "No, I get my work done but without the pressure of needing to look busy when I'm not actually busy." "Exactly," u/claireauriga responded. "I do just as much work as in the office, but I don't need to mask in between bursts of activity. Which, honestly, then means I recharge and can get on to the next activity sooner." 3) "No, because if I am ever caught out, I will lose the privilege of working from home.""
""I've worked from home for over 20 years. I'm not risking all the freedom I have by slacking," u/No-Neighborhood2213 agreed. 4) "I'm WFH. I do mostly spend the time working, but I do get to do the odd chores and do bits of home stuff as well." "I don't take the piss though and push it to see what I can get away with.""
Remote work often raises productivity across industries, yet workers do not always receive direct economic benefits from that increased efficiency. Employees report variable daily effort: some have low-activity days and intensive long days, while others maintain steady output without the need to appear busy. The freedom to work from home encourages practical use of breaks for chores and childcare. Many remote workers self-regulate out of concern for losing WFH privileges, and some highlight that reduced pressure to 'look busy' lets them recharge between concentrated work bursts and sustain performance.
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