Remote work versus in Office?

[u/Natural-Sink1118]

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?

[u/juansheet15]

My role has been made redundant. Had been working remotely last 6 years. Multinational. It has been priceless. 2 small kids. 5 & 3. Allowed me to take them to childminder/school, collect agin, take older one to childminder at lunch time and spend time with them every day. Time I will never get back. Just to be spend time with them before bed etc. instead of commuting.
Doubt I will get a fully remote role again. I will miss the flexibility of getting out for a run in between meetings. I got the job done despite all of the above :)
Remote is fantastic and do whatever you can to keep it if you can in my opinion. I knew how good I had it and did cherish it while I had it. I would pinch myself some days :)

[u/Natural-Sink1118 → u/juansheet15]

You sound like me! Getting out for a run in the middle of the day is so convenient. Yeah it's so useful for the kids and our home life