Remote Work: Boosting Productivity And Reducing Stress
Remote work saves 2 hours of commuting & prep time, reduces mental stress & interruptions, and boosts productivity in a quiet home environment. It's worth it for me, even if it means working more hours.
The main reason is that, as everyone knows, Tokyo’s packed commuter trains are exhausting—you feel drained even before you start work. For those who live farther away, it’s not just physically tiring but also mentally stressful. Remote work doesn’t necessarily mean working fewer hours; in fact, it might even mean working more. But being able to save two hours of commuting and prep time is definitely worth it. Honestly, if remote work is no longer an option in the future, I’d probably lose interest. Another key reason is that working in an office makes it easy to get interrupted, which constant...