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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 15 points 3 days ago (1 children)

you are more productive when you are comfortable

I might argue the real productivity gain is coming from the elimination of the commute. Its less strictly comfort of the home office and more the elimination of the need to travel long distances in a car before and after work. You can "show up" early and "stay late" when its a matter of walking in and out of a room in your house, rather than traveling 20 miles on a packed freeway.

[–] Wogi@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Most commutes are under half an hour. Comfort over an 8 hour day will have a far greater impact on productivity than not sitting in a car for 25 minutes before you get to work.

[–] WhatYouNeed@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Use to commute 2 hours each way. 1/6 of my day travelling to and from a soulless corporate hellhole, just to be a fucken cog.

[–] Wogi@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

I know a guy that still does that.

The average commute in the US is just under 27 minutes or so. So while those commutes do exist, they aren't typical.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

I used to commute that for school and at least I got a lot of reading done. I feel your pain. But I can only do so much reading before losing my mind. Lol

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Most commutes are under half an hour.

Not in Houston.

[–] Wogi@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I know it's hard to believe this but most of the US does exist outside of Texas.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

No idea what you're talking about.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I've been in traffic in California and Florida, and it doesn't get much better.

[–] Wogi@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

There are still 47 other states. I know I know, it's hard to believe but most of the US is not in Texas California and Florida. Most people's commute is still about 27 minutes.