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> I hate being around people, I hate hearing people, I hate interacting with coworkers face to face

It's a reasonable way to feel, but I don't think the majority of people are like this. People who feel this way should definitely seek remote work.




Hate is a strong word, but if you phrased it as "would prefer not having to be near people, listen to people while trying to focus, or be forced into unwanted face-to-face social interactions" the percentage would be fairly high, especially among developers.


That’s not really what we’re talking about. We’re talking about people who prefer office vs. not.


Its exactly what is being talked about. All of those things are things inherent to the office experience that go away when working remotely.


Those are only the negative experiences. Many people do not like those things. But there are positive aspects to being in the office that you misleadingly did not list.


The more extroverted among us get emotionally charged by parties and social interaction.

The more introverted among us get emotionally drained by parties and social interactions.

For the introverts, the draining effect is much less pronounced if the party is among a tight-knit group where being conscious of social norms is not needed.

After a large gathering of people I am not emotionally close to, I need a couple hours alone, without human contact just to decompress.


Based on your description I'm an introvert, but I still need WFH in my life for the social stuff and structure. I guess it's a continuum. I'd go crazy without at least 2 days a week in office.


Just because someone is introverted doesn't mean they "hate interacting with coworkers face-to-face", though.


Majority I would say is anecdotal. People have other lives and priorities. I would rather see my family 40 hours and work.




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