We have some sort of hybrid policy. Every single time I have showed up at the office, I either end up socialising far too much and get nothing done (I find it extremely hard to work next to people without talking to them).

Or nobody is there and I end up having driven (40 minutes each way) to the office to have Teams meetings with a wonderful view of the car park, under fluorescent lights, using a cheap low-resolution office monitor. When I could have been having those Teams meetings with a view of my garden and a much nicer monitor I have invested in

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badgersnake 11 hours ago | parent [-]

> socialising far too much and get nothing done

Alternatively, you networked, built useful relationships and shared knowledge.

	▲	interpol_p 9 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Sure. I catch up with many of them on weekends anyway — we hike together, our families know each other, some live nearby etc. Regarding knowledge sharing, that happens equally well via Slack. (Actually, I'd say a screen share works better than over-the-shouldering someone else's screen in person)