I took a 20k paycut to go from in-person private industry with an hour commute to a fully remote federal position. I have never been happier in my life. I’m not exaggerating. I eat better, sleep better, exercise every day, spend more time with my family, get so much more done around the house. I could keep going. Every part of my life is better. Hell, my wife and I have better sex more often even. Easily worth 20k.

[–] M500@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’m at home and my wife is in the office about half the week. It’s amazing how much time I have each week to do whatever.

I work more than 40 hours a week because I don’t have to commute. It’s a huge win!

[–] dojan@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you get paid for that extra work you put in?

[–] M500@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well I’m self employed, so yes and no.

[–] dojan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well, so long as you don’t abuse and take advantage of yourself.

[–] M500@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks for the concern. Is not too bad. It’s still less hours than a 40 hour week + a commute.

[–] dojan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I’m glad you’re keeping a good balance. Hope you have some lovely plans (or lack of, if that’s the preference) for the weekend!

[–] joneskind@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Commuting cost more than money

Commuting cost time, which is priceless.

My company has a work from home culture desk that allows its employees to work from anywhere on the Greenwich meridian +/- 1 hour

I wouldn’t leave for a WFO job until I’m paid €50000 more

[–] HubertManne@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

thats more than I would require but I actually think Im undervaluing it a bit as im basically doin 25%

[–] M500@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

I completely agree, my wife took an office job because the pay was a significant bump.