A Reddit user shared his experience of giving up his office after years of working remotely. He mentioned that he had worked from home between 2009 and 2017 before being laid off, but quickly found another job just 10 days later — one he “loves” and plans to stay in until retirement.
He wrote that his role initially required full-time office presence, which meant a 50-mile commute each way in heavy traffic. “It was full time in the office. I didn’t mind it other than the commute which was 50 miles each way (and horrendous traffic),” he said.
Shift to Remote Work Since 2020
The employee shared that he’s been working remotely since March 2020 and doesn’t wish to return to a full-time office setup. “Been back remote since March of 2020 and I don’t think I can ever go back to full time in the office,” he wrote.
Recently, his boss asked if he would give up his office space — a request he welcomed. “My boss just asked me if I would give up my office and I was more than happy to. I figured if I had a nice big office with a view they would eventually want me to use it,” he said. “Now I’ll just use a random office whenever I have to be in the office. I have to go in once in a blue moon (usually once a quarter or so) and I’m okay with that.”
Supportive Workplace Culture
The user expressed happiness about working for a company that continues to support remote work. “So happy to work for a company that has continued to embrace remote work,” he wrote.
Several others on Reddit shared similar sentiments. One user commented, “Same here. Plus my supervisors are either out of state and far out of town that believe it’s fair we work remote as well. And it doesn’t hurt that the building that our offices are located is kicking us out. Win-win!”
Remote Work Preferred by Many
Another Redditor added, “Been working from home for a cyber security company since I graduated undergrad pre-covid. Never wanna go back to an office.” A third user agreed, saying, “Giving up your office is a great idea. It means they don’t expect you to work there, on site. Good for you.”
The discussion reflects a growing trend among professionals who have adjusted to remote work over the years and are content with the flexibility it offers — even if it means giving up traditional office perks.
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