Should young people go to the office instead of working remotely?

Question

I hear a lot of talk about how it's important to be learning and building relationships in-person instead of over the internet.

But some of my best friends are people I met online and I love the freedom to work from anywhere, is the office overrated?

Bukunmi · Accepted Answer

I prefer flexibility over stress. Remote is perfect for me.

Brittany Joiner {Britt the Builder} · Answer

I've found it much easier to make friends online than IRL! I have friends from all over the world that I've met through twitter and various slack communities I'm part of! And some of my best coworker friends have been via remote jobs where we only see each other once a year (if that... lookin' at you pandemic).

Dale Nguyen · Answer

Based on personal experience, I would say travel & work remotely. The life experience & things that you learn from living in another place are invaluable.

Jay Remode · Answer

@conversionspree Agreed.

Jay Remode · Answer

@dalenguyen Agreed.

Jay Remode · Answer

@nabeel_amir Do you have examples of things you can only learn in-person?

Sanjna · Answer

I guess, it varies from person to person. And one should work the way one likes.

Nabeel Amir · Answer

I would recommend that young people go to the office, especially those at the start of their career. They will learn a lot from their senior colleagues' experiences related to work and other important life lessons.

Jay Remode · Answer

@britt_joiner Same haha!

Should young people go to the office instead of working remotely?

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