I started working from home when I took a programming job in 2005 and did it for nine years. Eventually, I realized my social skills needed some work, so I found a good local in-office gig. I stayed there until COVID and have been WFH ever since.

My kids are 11 and 13, and I feel really lucky to be here when they ride their bikes home from school. I manage a team of engineers these days, and I do everything I can to make remote work enjoyable and productive for them.

I'm sure I'd enjoy being in an office again, but what I have right now is pretty great, and I appreciate it.