My daughter lives only about 6km from her workplace; in peak hour it is faster for her to cycle than drive. But of course that is not always possible, and breathing the fumes of all those idling cars is not all that great. On top of that she has to get her daughter out of bed and drop her off at friend's by 8am, who then walks her with her own daughter to school. My daughter used to work from home 1 day a week; those days my granddaughter does not need to get up until after 8am, by then my daughter already got through her work emails, and set up what she needs to do for the day. Then they walk to school. Without the stress of the commute and distractions of co-workers who feel the need to share their problems etc., she accomplishes more in the day at home than in day in the office. Basically she gains 2 hours a day, which she normally spends sitting in traffic jam. She is less stressed. She does not have to worry about who will pick up her daughter in the afternoon. She structures her day the way it suits her, she has always her work mobile with her, so she is always reachable, and if there is a need she can work late at night without making special child minding arrangements. Working from home is hugely beneficial to all concerned and as it reduces traffic congestion, it is also great for the society.
Even when things go back to "normal" she is expecting that her employer will extend the "work from home" arrangements.
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