The author reflects on their initial excitement about working from home, which quickly turned into a nightmare due to a lack of collaboration and connection. Despite having the flexibility of remote work, feelings of loneliness pervaded their experience. A return-to-office mandate was welcomed, indicating that in-person collaboration is essential for productivity and emotional well-being. Transitioning to freelance work established a new routine of in-person creative sessions with colleagues, highlighting the preference for shared working environments over remote isolation.
My loneliness had reached a new depth. Although I had wonderful friends and didn't live alone, spending most of the day working in solitude was not good for me.
Online interactions have benefits, but they aren't the same as in-person ones. A few calls and video meetings throughout the day didn't compare to having their offices next to mine.
I now know I can create the environment I need in any job I do in the future - whether it's remote or not.
While I always hoped to work from home, when it finally happened, I couldn't wait for the RTO order to come through.
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