Working from Office

Am I the only one who likes working from office (Bengaluru)? I go to office every day, and it helps me to be more productive.

• There will be no distractions

• Team mates will be around, and if there is any queries, I can straight away ask them rather than typing a message or setting up a call

• Occasional chit chats

• Having lunch together

• being a part of all the conversations happening

• Managers works from office - a good rapport with him as well

• Free food

• Free Transport (can mates - another plus point)

• Good work set-up

• Meet new people almost every day

• Build/deepen real connections every day

• Interact with folks starting from entey level to senior directors or VPs regularly (L1 - L9 is the range mentioned here)

FYI: I moved to Bengaluru for work, although I've the option to work completely remote.

One of my team member even mentioned that he has not yet been able to connect with the team member who has joined before me, like how he could connect with me.

I understand that once people have family, it will be difficult to manage everything. One of my team mate actually mentioned that, he used to do/manage everything properly before Covid, but it's kind of not easy/lazy since Covid.

I also realise that not everyone has the above perks, but still.

Commute can be an issue. I travel 50+ KMs every day to and fro. I start by 7 am in the morning to morning traffic, and take around 75 minutes in the evening (I can survive the traffic without having to use my mobile 😂)

I do miss my family frequently, but I do have the flexibility to go home and stay a few days when I want. Staying alone in a service apartment is the only disadvantage as of now.