You’re just at the wrong culture, remote work is still great on a team where your output is measured, rather than anything else

I knew my boss watched my Teams status, so even if I stepped away from my own desk to my own bathroom, I'd take my phone and keep the little green checkmark online. Then I quit.

Thankfully the team I am on treats us like adults. Nobody is checking your slack status or making sure you’re at your desk for 8 hours a day. If you are missing deadlines or the quality of your work slips a conversation will be had but we aren’t being babysat.

I have a different form of hell where they stick me in meetings all day everyday (often double or triple booked), and then expect that I have any time to do any part of my job that isn't sitting in meetings.

Too many shitty companies out there. I've worked at a place like that before. The best way to get promoted is to find a new job that will appreciate your efforts

Yup, it ain't fair:

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I mean I would prefer in office if my office was like within a few blocks of where I live.

Remote work often brings about challenges that aren't immediately visible, such as the struggle to maintain work-life balance and the potential for isolation. It's interesting to consider how these factors can impact productivity and overall job satisfaction. What strategies have you found effective in managing these unseen hassles while working remotely?