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37 Best Perks Of Not Having To Go To The Office That Many People Don’t Even Speak About
The COVID-19 pandemic began five years ago and has brought many changes and adjustments to our lives. Most importantly, millions of employees around the world have tried and realized all the benefits of remote work. They realized that it’s not necessary to travel for several hours in transport commuting to the office in order to be productive.
Today, despite the fact that employers are actively trying to return staff to offices, this fight is actually happening with varying success. The thing is that even the most comfortable office is often not able to bring us the numerous WFH perks—and a recent discussion on Threads was actually dedicated to these perks.
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#1
Using your own bathroom
Beth Wheeler 9 months ago
And being in a gown or pj's all day, it's nice and quiet, 2 bathrooms within 30 ft, have a small fridge in the huge CPU space in my desk, a drawer with snacks. NOT DRIVING over 70 mi a day since they moved our office. Not buying food or packing a lunchbox. Nowhere near as much laundry, wear & tear on my car, much less in maintenance and TRAFFIC.
Maggie Fulton 9 months ago
Our office bathroom(in a shared office floor) has a timed light that turns off pretty quickly, so if you aren’t fast, you’re stuck on the throne in the dark. Oh, the wonder of an untamed bathroom light…
JL 9 months ago
Not just having home field advantage, but having it only a few steps away is nice.
Ashtophet’sRevenge 9 months ago
At one point my company moved our support team as far from the bathroom as possible… I pointed out that every break would take twice as long…
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#2
Not constantly being sick from all the *brave* little soldiers who come to work with the bloody flu
#3
Being able to actually do your damn work without wasting energy trying to filter out everyone else’s non-work chit chat.
Graham Berry 9 months ago
Instead you have room mates, spouse, kids, or just general family to deal with. Some of us would rather be at the office.
Bacon Tentacles 9 months ago
Especially when your desk is next to the biggest extrovert on the planet.
Beth Wheeler 9 months ago
Or being stuck beside somebody that talks loud, hard to hear calls over them.
A little over a week ago, the user itsatravelod asked netizens: "What’s an unspoken perk of working remotely?" and was the first to offer her version: "Using your own bathroom." The discussion turned out to be very interesting and lively—today the thread has over 11.1K likes and more than 1.5K various comments from people, both remote workers and those who cannot imagine working outside the office. And we present you with the most reasonable points from this discussion.
#4
Pet your dog/cat
Ami Tokuda 9 months ago
Now I have separation disorder on the rare days I have to go to the office
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Upstaged75 9 months ago
The con to this one is that my kittens think all day long is play time. I've lost count of the times I have to take them off my desk. And they especially like to jump up or knock things over while I'm in a meeting. Luckily my coworkers are all animal lovers and think it's cute. :)
Beth Wheeler 9 months ago
Yep the cat jumps up in my office chair with me and the dogs don't have to wait all day to go out. I take them out around 6:30 every morning, during lunch, at 5 after work and before I go to bed.
#5
Being able to still work when you don't feel well. I don't mean full on flu or covid. I mean those days where you just feel poopy and being able to work in comfortable clothes, with your blanket & hot coffee in a quiet and comfortable space. It really makes all the difference when you're just not feeling 100%.
VNES101 9 months ago
And now we have an abundance of sick time because people just aren't disconnecting unless on their death bed.
Bacon Tentacles 9 months ago
Or, if you don't have any meetings or deadlines, and you're not feeling great, you can set your Slack to Away and go take a nap.
Robert Trebor 9 months ago
Don't forget to blow on your wine before drinking, so they think it's tea,
#6
Waking up 15 minutes before shift, make your bed, wash your face, make coffee and you still have a minute to spare... 😂
Bacon Tentacles 9 months ago
I roll out of bed at the same time and fire up my work PC to check email and Slack and stuff, but then I spend the next hour or so enjoying a couple of cups of coffee with my wife and cats in the living room. Sometimes we work a little later, but it's a great trade off.
Beth Wheeler 9 months ago
I very rarely sleep till 7, the dogs will wake me at 6:30 if I doze off after the 6:00 alarm.
In fact, remote work has existed since the Internet became a fairly widespread phenomenon, but it was the pandemic that spurred the development of various services to make this work truly as comfortable as possible. Both for employers and employees—and today many workers do not want to return to offices. Even despite the numerous and varied bonuses.
#7
Taking a nap (on my comfy bed) during my 1 hr lunch break. It's wonderful.
#8
Dealing with my monthly cycle at home and my endo flare ups. Haven’t come close to loosing a job and calling out these past five years. Has greatly helped me.
cerinamroth 9 months ago
I worked as a freelancer for over 15 years and there was no way I could have handled either of my pregnancies and been as productive. I could just translate with a bucket on my knee and stop at the end of every paragraph for a retch!
Upstaged75 9 months ago
Dude, shut up. And grow up. I'm sure you've never made a typo in your entire life??
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Atmosphere: My desk is right in front of the window facing the yard and overlooking the patio, the window is basically floor to ceiling, wall to wall. Screen breaks include watching birds, squirrels, joggers. Windows that open allowing fresh air and breezes. No harsh lights. No commute. No office politics or temperaments. Lunch on the patio. WFH 22yrs and counting.
cerinamroth 9 months ago
I've just had to get a job in an office after over 15 years of working from home. I hate it. Thanks for taking my job AI - go eff yourself!
Bacon Tentacles 9 months ago
It took 30 years, but thanks to COVID and a really good employer, I finally have a corner office.
However, every coin has two sides—and despite the many obvious advantages of working from home, there are also negative aspects. For example, a Buffer study notes that 19% of remote workers cite loneliness as their biggest problem. The thing is that staying at home for a long time leads to less social interaction. Anxiety levels are also increasing.
In addition, another recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health confirms that with the mass transition to remote work, light physical activity among respondents decreased by 26%, and moderate and intense physical activity, even more—by 20%. Perhaps the answer lies in a reasonable combination of remote and office work.
#10
The amount of money saved! Between gas, business casual clothes and TIME. Which still feels like there isn’t enough of lol
Bacon Tentacles 9 months ago
Time is money. I learned that 20 years ago when I realized it was a lot less expensive to pay someone to plow my driveway in the winter time if it meant I wasn't 2 hours late to work from shoveling it myself. Ever since that revelation, I have made sure to calculate how much something costs vs how much I make in an hour vs how long it would take them vs me doing it.
#11
Not having to put on a bra
JudyfromAccounts 9 months ago
You don't HAVE to wear a bra outside of the home if you don't want to. It's a comfort preference. If it was required, there would be a lot of men needing to wear them!
Lady Eowyn 9 months ago
You must be flat-chested, women of a certain build do need the support and comfort. But I do agree, I've seen a lot of men who could fill a D-cup.
Load More Replies... Upstaged75 9 months ago
Best perk ever! I never wear a bra unless I'm leaving the house. People only see me from the shoulders up in meetings. :)
KatSaidWhat 9 months ago
Came to say I am not wearing a bra today (office). Did not wear one on Monday either. I've decided I'm done with them for the most part.
#12
Being home to get your packages off the porch when they arrive.
"I have been working remotely since the very first days of the pandemic, and now it’s quite difficult to return to the office—a whole set of habits associated with working from home has developed," says Nick Pruchkovsky, a QA engineer from Ukraine, with whom Bored Panda got in touch for a comment here.
"Of course, remote work allows you to do much more than an office job—but sometimes I caught myself thinking that it’s still damn relaxing. The solution for me was to set up my workspace at home in such a way that it resembles an office—only more comfortable and cozy. And it’s very important not to let yourself get carried away by various chores—because productivity will drop sharply."
"As for social interaction—personally, I constantly go for a walk in the evenings, meet with my friends, go to trivia quizzes at the pubs. Although, of course, the level of physical activity in recent years, it seems to me, has still decreased. Despite all the efforts," Nick honestly admits.
#13
No commute, your space is your own, no one coughing up a king and refusing to go home, not as noisy, having time
Upstaged75 9 months ago
My office is a separate room from the rest of the house. I only use it for working.
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#15
I have a chronic pain condition, so if I’m having a bad day, I can work in my armchair, or even in bed, with a hot water bottle, in my comfy clothes, and it’s nice and quiet. Life changing really.
Perhaps the most important advantage of remote work is that you don’t actually need to spend a lot of time getting to the office. And this is actually emphasized by many workers around the world. I think you will agree with this, too. Although, it seems to me that each of us who has ever worked remotely for at least a couple of days has our own point of view. So, we’ll be glad if you share your opinion in the comments to this post.
#16
Doing laundry on your breaks
Ashtophet’sRevenge 9 months ago
Being able to do laundry while I work changed my life. It’s the perfect little time specific break…
Bacon Tentacles 9 months ago
All the chores. And it's a nice enforced break from work, as I find when there are no interruptions I can get sucked into something for hours and lose my soul.
#17
Having complete control over the temperature of your office
Not having to listen to work gossip
Having your favourite brand of tea available
Never getting caught short for a tampon in the work loos
Wearing comfortable clothes and shoes
Massive improvement in facial skin quality because of not wearing make up every damn day
superfluous 9 months ago
I just don't understand why anyone would use makeup if it adversely affected their skin?
KatSaidWhat 9 months ago
It's a bit of a vicious cycle - your skin looks bad so you cover it up, this aggravates the condition more.
Load More Replies... JudyfromAccounts 9 months ago
Make up isn't required, it's a preference. I cannot leave the house without filling in my brows, but that's all I need.
#18
Being able to throw something in the crock pot at noon so it’s ready at dinner time.
Bacon Tentacles 9 months ago
Plus you can dine in your pajamas, plus no tax or tip, and your favorite table is always available.
#19
Access to home fridge.
#21
Farting freely
Bacon Tentacles 9 months ago
Just as long as you remember to hit Mute if you're on a call. Or NOT hitting it if you're already muted. Made that mistake once (except it was a belch). Thought I was muted until one of my team members said "Excuse you." Whoops.
superfluous 9 months ago
I'm gonna say from the picture 'and not having to worry about sharts'.
KatSaidWhat 9 months ago
With IBS, you can never fully trust a fart anyway.
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Less opportunity for microaggressions and for co-workers to be in my business. Me and 2 other Black co-workers were walking down the hall once and were referred to as a "gang". I've also had co-workers complain to management about who I ate lunch with in the cafeteria 🥴 None of these types of things happen when you work remote.
#23
Definitely agree on the bathroom. I hate public bathrooms of all kinds! The perk for me is being at my own desk with all my cool tech!
Robert Trebor 9 months ago
I belong to a group which has a social on Sunday afternoon once a month. I use the toilet at home or at church, because most of them have older houses with small, round toilets, and while I am round, I am not small.
#24
Showering during your break… or when you’re just stressed out in the middle of your work day
Featherytoad 9 months ago (edited)
How the hell do you take a shower on your break, or do they mean lunch hour? I wouldn't want to be rushed like that. I want to take my time and make sure I do all my steps, especially after the shower and doing my face routine.
Parmeisan 9 months ago
I don't think a 15 minute shower is very hard, especially if you have short hair. If you like long showers, you do you, but I could do it. And if it goes a little over? Whatever, you work 5 minutes later that day. Nobody is going to know the difference.
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Not eating your lunch out of a plastic container with throwaway utensils.
Robert Trebor 9 months ago
Rules for me. Use a plate, a real fork, spoon, knife. Wash up afterward. Don't leave the stuff in the sink, because they invite all their friends to come down out of the cabinets and party.
Bacon Tentacles 9 months ago
Same. And it's the only time I'm consistently good at brushing my teeth.
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#26
Just being able to look out the window at my tree 🌳 not asking for much is it
Robert Trebor 9 months ago
I have a little woods there across my yard. so nice to go look at it. Never thought I would have a woods. I'm going to put a couple of durable outdoor chairs there and a small round table, and take my coffee out there before the day gets too hot.
#27
Nobody monitoring your breaks
Beth Wheeler 9 months ago
Ours are scheduled, we have 35ish people answering almost 50 clinic lines.
#28
I have a hybrid job. But the office is only a 7 minute drive away so that’s not bad.
Bbbuuuttttt I love working from home cause I can have a comfort show (Friends usually) on in the background.
#29
Being able to freely roll my eyes and cuss out loud 🤬 when someone says something stupid in a Teams meeting.
JudyfromAccounts 9 months ago
Not Teams always reminding me my mic is muted... I know, that's why I'm cussing and yelling!
#30
Being able to listen to the music you want. Being able to decorate your space how you want. Not having to deal with other people’s perfume, body odors or food smells.
#32
Being able to make my wife coffee, who also works from home. ☕️❤️✨
#34
Having time to work out in the morning
Bacon Tentacles 9 months ago
I've actually used that as a reason not to hop on a Zoom call to "just chat." Yeah, sorry, I need to go lift heavy things until I puke.
Sven Horlemann 9 months ago
I take an extenden lunch break 3 times a week. And go run. Just wonderful to be able to do that.
#35
Being able to sing out loud without fear of being judged except by the furbabies.
#36
For the most part you’re judged by your performance, not by your appearance. (I very rarely have to appear on camera at my gig so I don’t have to primp up but a couple of times a year).
#37
Drinking from your own mug without having to explain who Daniel O’Donnell is to non-Irish people.
What do you think ?
Tucker Cahooter 9 months ago
Maybe I overlooked it, but I love being able to work while still in my pyjamas. If I didn't have to go to the shops or run other errands at lunch time I would probably stay in them all day
PenguinEmp 9 months ago
What is you do pre covid when you needed to do errands? After work or weekends.
Load More Replies... Sven Horlemann 9 months ago
Not wasting time commuting. And being able to run at lunch time, taking an extended break. In the end, if you work 8 - 10 hours, no one should care when exactly you do what. I mean, 5, 6 hours I am already sitting in front of a camera anyways.
Sparkle 9 months ago
I like hybrid I deal with 3 chronic illnesses that zap me of energy. So I can have the days where I get to get dressed up and go into the office and be around people. But it's not sustainable for me to do 5 days a week in office full time and not risk ending up in bed to weak to chew food for three days.
VNES101 9 months ago
I know I’m in the minority here, but I prefer working in office. I am WAY more productive. Nothing slips between the cracks. I love getting dressed in my cute office clothes. I feel more accomplished when I leave for the day. NOW, I do get a few work from home days a month and those come in super handy so it’s a win.
Bacon Tentacles 9 months ago
I am so much more productive working from home. Sometimes a little too much, but I also have veg days where I don't get SFA done. It balances out.
Wendy Miller 9 months ago
No commute, no having to settle in (put away coat, put lunch in office fridge, etc.). Home bathroom has better t.p. Cutest co-workers who don't ask anything other than pets. Not having to deal with those annoying colleagues.
Tucker Cahooter 9 months ago
Maybe I overlooked it, but I love being able to work while still in my pyjamas. If I didn't have to go to the shops or run other errands at lunch time I would probably stay in them all day
PenguinEmp 9 months ago
What is you do pre covid when you needed to do errands? After work or weekends.
Load More Replies... Sven Horlemann 9 months ago
Not wasting time commuting. And being able to run at lunch time, taking an extended break. In the end, if you work 8 - 10 hours, no one should care when exactly you do what. I mean, 5, 6 hours I am already sitting in front of a camera anyways.
Sparkle 9 months ago
I like hybrid I deal with 3 chronic illnesses that zap me of energy. So I can have the days where I get to get dressed up and go into the office and be around people. But it's not sustainable for me to do 5 days a week in office full time and not risk ending up in bed to weak to chew food for three days.
VNES101 9 months ago
I know I’m in the minority here, but I prefer working in office. I am WAY more productive. Nothing slips between the cracks. I love getting dressed in my cute office clothes. I feel more accomplished when I leave for the day. NOW, I do get a few work from home days a month and those come in super handy so it’s a win.
Bacon Tentacles 9 months ago
I am so much more productive working from home. Sometimes a little too much, but I also have veg days where I don't get SFA done. It balances out.
Wendy Miller 9 months ago
No commute, no having to settle in (put away coat, put lunch in office fridge, etc.). Home bathroom has better t.p. Cutest co-workers who don't ask anything other than pets. Not having to deal with those annoying colleagues.
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