Face time - Some people thrive in a social environment. The same nut watching you work will find another way to track and impede you virtually.<p>Technically&#x2F;Socially - An issue for all offices. I don&#x27;t see my TFS to git migration going as well virtually. In person groups worked well. It&#x27;s works well for a lot of things and often.<p>Productivity - Chat&#x2F;SCM&#x2F;etc are the hub regardless of physical location. In person we have access to white boards and pairing stations.<p>Commute - Every cyclist and public transit commuter gets a workout and decompression time. I still set my own hours with a core hour preference and accepting meetings that fit in my schedule.<p>Don&#x27;t assume it&#x27;s a technical and social issue. There&#x27;s a spectrum of personalities and needs. I tried working from home with all the tools and a competent team socially. It was one of the worst positions  in my life and had nothing to do with the work. I prefer my home away from home.