the link title implies one can generate a company with a billion dollar valuatio...

hkmurakami · on April 11, 2013

That's a good point. Fully agreed that the misdirection is in bad taste.

But I do contend that being able to work 4/12 hours at home versus all 12 hours at work is a substantial improvement for both yourself and for your family (especially if you have young children).

bmj · on April 11, 2013

But I do contend that being able to work 4/12 hours at home versus all 12 hours at work is a substantial improvement for both yourself and for your family (especially if you have young children).

I agree. Completely. My employer gives me similar freedoms (assuming something isn't actively melting down at 5:00 PM), and I can say that it has contributed to the strength of my family and marriage.

Many nights I don't get back online at 9:00 PM, but knowing that I can be productive and be present for my family is an enormous perk.

tks2103 · on April 11, 2013

surveymonkey's revenue is the only validation for mr. Goldberg's work schedule given in this article. (correct me if i missed something)

an opinion either way on the work schedule has so little evidence given this article that it would qualify as a value judgement.

this article is a successful individual expressing mostly value judgements about his work philosophy.

my first conjecture is that folks clicked on the link because of it's sensational headline.

my second conjecture is that folks upvoted it because the value judgements in the article aligned with the value judgements of the community at large.

i would love to discuss work from home policy with you. i don't believe this article contributes meaningfully to that discussion.