I moved city a few months ago while still working for the same company. Prior to moving I was a remote worker doing software development and client support from my apartment.
It was a great set up for me - if I wasn't feeling productive at 9am I could defer until later when I was in the zone. I tended to work at night when my brain was buzzing, and got much more work done compared to now.
Post move, I am now required to work 9-5 at a desk in the company office. I honestly feel like my productivity has plummeted. Work loves having me there because I can play a more senior role to the more junior/less skilled developers, but my pay hasn't changed and I don't really feel like I benefit from it.
Perhaps I was just blessed for too long, and need to get used to what working as a developer in this day and age is actually like for the majority.
It was a great set up for me - if I wasn't feeling productive at 9am I could defer until later when I was in the zone. I tended to work at night when my brain was buzzing, and got much more work done compared to now.
Post move, I am now required to work 9-5 at a desk in the company office. I honestly feel like my productivity has plummeted. Work loves having me there because I can play a more senior role to the more junior/less skilled developers, but my pay hasn't changed and I don't really feel like I benefit from it.
Perhaps I was just blessed for too long, and need to get used to what working as a developer in this day and age is actually like for the majority.