Advice requested! I have hit a point where continuing to work remote is negatively effecting my mental health and need to be around other people (at least a bit more ;) ). My office is over 1.5 hours away which makes it a costly option. Working from a cafe is perfect for me but I’m often on long meetings and fear my constant phone calls will frustrate fellow patrons. Has anyone found a way to work so you’re not isolated in a home office 40 hours a week? Thank you in advance!!

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Why don’t you work from the office 2 days per week? Cut down on costs, but you’ll probably get your fill of face to face interaction

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Thats a good idea. A lot of folks are going to office 1 or 2 days per week

Curious, did you make a conscious move to be 1.5hours away from city center, assuming KPMG will be city center? Was this a decision during covid? I don't have an answer for you situation, just trying to figure out your circumstances.

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It is relevant because OP could possibly move if the issue is a serious threat to mental health and not just an annoyance.

Cowork space like WeWork, etc.

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We work?

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Go for walks throughout the day

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I'm about the same time from my office. I'm a city mouse but my wife is a country mouse so we ended up moving a few years ago. I take the train into town a couple days a week. It's $18 for a round trip but it's cheaper than parking alone.

What gets me more is buying breakfast, coffee, lunch, second coffee, and a snack before I get back on the train.

The way I see it. It's still cheaper than my old condo and the wife is happy so it's all good.

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I also question whether you should work in a Public place taking calls. You never know who is around.

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