Apple asks staff to return to office 3 days a week starting in early September
I work for another company that is going to do a partial return to office.  I will be looking at options for companies that offer full in person office (or 90% in person office) after things settle down.  I  have worked full remote for a total of 5 years of my career, and I believe working in the office is a competitive advantage.<p>* Overhearing hallway conversations (and joining them) helps spawn invocation.<p>* I often do&#x2F;did paired programming, and over-the-shoulder code reviews.  These are easier in person<p>* Having a workforce socially close improves productivity because everyone wants to step up for each other.<p>* Being seen by my fellow employees helps keep me from becoming distracted.<p>* Working at the office helps prevent home life from being distracting during work hours.<p>There are some personal benefits I enjoy from being in the office.<p>* I save money by spending less on food, drinks, and electricity.<p>* I enjoy the routine.<p>* I had a stronger work&#x2F;life separation.  I rarely turned on my work laptop at home.