Why can't software engineers work from home most of the time? [closed]
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I've recently quit a job that required a 2 hour+ commute (4-5 hour total). This commute was costing me a sizable portion of my monthly income. Luckily, the firm was very casual when it came to getting in late, their culture could be described as "so long as the work is done".
During a typical working day, most interaction with colleagues took the form of instant messaging, ticketing, or e-mail. Of course, I did converse face-to-face with my team frequently. The vast majority of the day was spent on solitary development. In fact, the only interaction I had with my manager was during a weekly catch-up meeting, or if something required cooperative development, or if an urgent fix was needed. If someone could not physically attend a meeting, they would usually attend via audio/video conference.
