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Ceylan Ersoy

How has remote work changed your work-life balance?

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With the rise of remote work, many people have experienced a significant shift in their work-life balance. Without the traditional office setting and commute, some find that they have more time for personal activities and hobbies, while others may find it harder to disconnect from work and maintain a healthy work-life balance. I’m curious about your perspective. How has remote work changed your work-life balance? Do you find that you have more time for yourself and your family, or do you find yourself working longer hours and struggling to maintain boundaries between work and personal life?

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anna_ch_anna
Interesting. I worked remotely for three years. It's all true that I spent more time with my family and worked more hours. It's clear that working remotely has improved my quality of life. It's important to follow the company's policy, but I think what's more important is the ability to control myself. Remote work requires significant self-control while ensuring freedom.
Ceylan Ersoy
@anna_choi Totally agree, for me it's all about offering employees the flexibility to choose what works best for their working style in my opinion. When you give employees the option to choose for themselves, you are also creating an atmosphere of trust and personal accountability.
Everest Ng
I think hybrid approach work best for me. Honestly speaking, home is not the best work setting / ambience. Yes life quality does improve when wfh because get so much more time to rest and do stuffs. But I dare not to say it's more 'effective'. Did I become more efficient? Yes. Do I become more effective (generate higher output / outcome)? I doubt so. With hybrid I get the best out of both world, better life quality at home + better concentration (and therefore greater output) in office
Sandra Djajic
Working remotely has its perks when it comes to taking care of myself physically and mentally. But I have to admit, staying productive can be a real challenge with so many distractions around the house. I often end up putting in longer hours and still feel like I haven't accomplished enough in a day. Feels like a hybrid is much better fit for me. I love the flexibility of being able to work from home when I need to, but also having the option to collaborate with my team in person.
Vlad Golub
Working from home has helped me save time commuting and spend more time with my loved ones
Hugo DEVEZE 🏴‍☠️
In a good way - Simpler to take time for me - More calm, not the obligation to take the subway In a bad way - Sometimes, difficult to be focused - Potentially disturbed by neighbors or family
Burcu Zeynep Konuk
Since I live far from the city, remote work is like a treasure for me. When I was going to the office, I spent at least 4 hours a day on the road. Also, it definitely helped me to balance my work and social life. I can make plans more easily. However, there are some disadvantages of remote work for me. I sometimes want to socialize with my colleagues face to face and I get distracted more easily at home. So, hybrid work can be a better way.
Rick Armstrong
A lot depended on the company from my experience. At the height of the pandemic, at my previous company we were constantly told 'set boundaries' but it was basically expected to work round the clock. No commuting meant you could work during those times instead, so productivity went up but burn out hit hard (and it was real). Now, different circumstance. When a company truly values work/life balance, setting boundaries means setting boundaries. People are encouraged to switch off, have a life, etc. So if your company sticks to its core values that hopefully aligns with yours, it helps.