[cymbeline]

“Getting out in the world with other people is so much better for your mental well being.”

I agree, and I work at an office 4 days a week, and one day at home. The only thing I like about working at home is that it avoids a time consuming, expensive commute.

[Vigilanteman]

My take being one of the first to (voluntarily) return to the office one day a week in July 2020:

One day a week: definitely beneficial

Two days a week: probably

Three days a week: maybe.

Four days a week: Doubtful.

Five days a week: No!

But it also depends on the nature of your job. I was doing fine with one day a week until January 2023. They asked for three, I said fine. Then they asked for five and I told them it was time for me to retire and them to think about a transition plan. They backed off and said three was fine.

After a couple of months, I told them I was serious and suggested a specific colleague to replace me. The reality was that I was getting LESS work done not MORE with the added useless commute.

I put in my papers and they got the replacement I suggested so we made a very smooth transition versus other boomers who gave them two weeks notice (or less). My replacement, being a smart young man, told them that if three days commuting was good enough for me, it was good enough for him as well. They bought it.

[Codeflier]

Agreed - the commute being gone is the only positive I see.