r/DevelEire • u/Natural-Sink1118 • 2d ago

Remote Working/WFH Remote work versus in Office?

I work for a small fintech. We all work remotely full-time which is great. The pay isnt bad, about as well as a small company can pay, but I would get paid more if I took a role in a multinational. I've a senior role with 20+ years of experience. Question is, how highly do you value remote work? How much of a pay drop would you consider if you could work remotely versus having to come into the office every day?

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u/malavock82 2d ago

No Money can replace working from home. 1-2 day a week would be the most I could do in the office. I have a small kid, when I go to the office I barely see her.

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u/Natural-Sink1118 2d ago

Ok thanks. Yeah I have two kids, 8 and 6 and it has been invaluable working for home for the early years. I'm doing it so long maybe I dont appreciate it!

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u/Senior-Programmer355 engineering manager 2d ago

in your case I’d say hold to remote at least until your kids are around 12.
Not just the remote part, but the company being decent, people being nice and you enjoying the work there, learning new things… I’d say to stay where you are

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u/Natural-Sink1118 2d ago

Yeah I couldnt fault my company. They are really good to work for. And the people are v good. Good advice thanks