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"Commuting is inefficient" is a thesis you could write and defend. Home setup is fully optimized: dual monitors, mechanical keyboard, AC dialed to exactly right, focus playlist running. Keep the Slack dot green — that's the whole deal. Camera-off on video calls is a lifestyle, not a preference. When a return-to-office mandate drops, you're already scanning for exceptions. You've actually mapped out the data: six focused hours at home beats eight at the office every time. Remote access remains permanent; that's the only non-negotiable on any job application.
Texting is honestly more comfortable than meeting up — you communicate better in writing anyway. Netflix Party from separate apartments is a legitimate and excellent date format. One in-person meetup a month feels right, and the anticipation actually makes it better. Long voice notes and detailed messages are how you express real feelings, and there's more depth in them than most people realize.
Fully remote is the endgame, full stop. The philosophy: if your skills are real, location is just a preference. Office politics are a distraction from actual work, and every hour spent commuting or managing workplace optics is an hour that could go toward building something real. You've already demonstrated the results come through regardless of zip code.
Not leaving the house removes a staggering number of spending temptations. Most of the budget goes to subscriptions and food delivery, and the rest stacks up quietly. Savings accumulate almost accidentally. The bank balance grows because the lifestyle is genuinely minimal — not because of discipline, just preference.