Why Working In An Office Is Crazy

In 2005, I made the decision to work remotely full-time and become location-independent.

I never looked back.

At the time, I had only been in the workforce for five years, but I had already made the following observations:

• Working 9-to-5 is not a natural state
• Commuting is a waste of time and it’s not eco-friendly
• Office spaces are not designed for productivity
• I’d rather spend more time with friends and family

Why working 9 to 5 does not make any sense

Back in my twenties, I was a night owl and most of my energy (both mental and physical) was at its peak after 8 pm. Early afternoons were the worst. My strict 9-to-5 schedule was making me miserable since it wasn’t adapted to my circadian rhythm.

Studies show that younger adults tend to reach peak performance later in the day, while older adults are generally more productive in the mornings (Knight & Mather 2013). This turned out to be the case for me too — I now work best in the early hours of the day.