It’s not where you work, It’s how you work.
Whether you work remotely or on-site, and who you work with, may not be the most important thing.
What really matters is how you handle the situation.
Personally, I find myself quite flexible with both on-site and remote work.
But as an introvert who isn’t very strong at communication, I usually prefer working alone rather than in crowded environments and I tend to be more productive that way.
That said, I also realize that a lack of real human interaction can indirectly affect both the process and the final outcome of work.
From my own experience - working remotely gives me:
Flexible time and space to work
Better focus and stronger self-motivation
Fewer external distractions
Less exposure to drama and toxic dynamics
But it also means:
Less direct interaction with teammates
Weaker sense of connection with others
Fewer chances to improve communication skills
Higher risk of misunderstanding what others really mean
Still, no matter where I work or who I work with, I believe the most important thing is being flexible and adaptable to each phase of life and career and not letting external circumstances control how seriously I take my work.
What has your experience been like working in both remote and on-site environments, and how do you stay flexible and adapt to each?
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As an introvert, I also find remote work and its flexibility to be beneficial. I think it truly improves my work results.
Murror
@alexroot Introvert team lol, your are not alone.
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From my own experience... I am so exhaustive from commuting to somewhere and having so many people around. I need to focus on work and that's better when I work remotely.
I am even prone to socialise more when I am not a part of some in-office work :D
Murror
@busmark_w_nika I also have the same feeling with u, when I work on-site I can work closely with my colleagues but actually it takes my energy and time to commuting and communicating. I think I can save my time and energy when I work at home.
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@monatruong_murror Introverted spirit like me? :D
Murror
@busmark_w_nika Yes an introvert girl full-time, maybe extrovert part-time lol. Sometimes I need to be an extrovert to make new connections to support for my work.
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@monatruong_murror I think we share the same animal spirit! 😂
This resonates. I’ve been fully remote for the past 4 months. Before that, I worked hybrid, and now I’m relocating back closer to the office. I’ve gotten very used to working from my own space. It helps with focus and energy.
At the same time, I do feel that being around the team in person gives better context. You pick up on nuances, priorities, and decision dynamics that are hard to fully replicate remotely.
For me, it’s less about remote vs on-site and more about matching the setup to the phase of work and life. Staying adaptable is the real skill.
Murror
@shreya_chaurasia19 I also see the advantages of working in a hybrid setup, but since I’m more of an introvert, I feel that working remotely is much more comfortable for me. Still, I’ll try to adapt if I have to work in a hybrid model. Just like you said, it’s not about where you work, but about how well you adapt to it.
to be honest, i am not the biggest fan of remote work/studying
the work space, office, teammates and those other things help me concentrate and focus better, it's like my mind is telling me 'yo, that's where we work, let's do it'
and when at my own space, there're too many distractions and things to do haha
and it always feels like I've got so much time till the end of the day. and I end up with nothing done at 10pm.
so I'm definitely team office work. but I see that it's more of my own issue that I struggle with concentrating and all that, trying to work on it tbh
Murror
@yellow_yetti I think that we have own perspective on working remote or hybrid. I find your experience really interesting, and I can see the advantages of being able to work remotely. I think you can take your time to work on the distraction issue and slowly build better habits.