"Remote work has successfully been marketed as the modern career jackpot with its flexibility, comfort, pajamas-as-office-wear and commute-free start to the workday. Many people romanticize it because the term "remote work" conjures images of relaxed mornings, hyper-focused deep work sessions and perfect work-life harmony in their minds. But for a significant share of workers, the reality of remote work is far less idyllic."
"A 2023 published in Healthcare documented that prolonged remote work was associated with increased isolation, higher rates of anxiety and depression, reduced job satisfaction and lower employee engagement. This is because all the big and small social interactions of the office space, like casual conversations, micro-interactions, shared routines, even passing eye contact, play a huge role in maintaining motivation."
Remote work is widely marketed for flexibility, comfort, and removed commutes, often conjuring images of relaxed mornings, deep-focused sessions and ideal work-life balance. For many workers, that image is inaccurate, because remote arrangements do not suit every personality, work style or emotional need. Some people thrive at home, while others lose motivation, connection and mental well-being without in-person rhythms. Prolonged remote work has been linked to increased isolation, higher anxiety and depression, reduced job satisfaction and lower engagement. Casual office interactions, micro-conversations and shared routines provide social fuel that sustains motivation for extroverts, high-empathy individuals and early-career employees.
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