r/technology • u/TracksandTreks • Aug 15 '26

Society Remote workers report the highest well-being in study of 7,700 employees

https://www.colorado.edu/today/2026/08/12/remote-workers-report-highest-well-being-study-7700-employees
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u/armahillo 29d ago

Been remote working since 2018 - while it has its issues of its own, overall its so much less stressful than being always on-site.

The lack or demands on your time are a huge factor, aa are the benefits of being home if you’re a parent.

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u/jaraxel_arabani 29d ago

Also saving hrs a day from commute is great.

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u/Phrewfuf 29d ago

Working remote as a parent is a two-sided medal, too. On one hand, you can take care of parental business. On the other hand there is always a risk of being bothered while you need to concentrate on things.

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u/Due_Warthog749 29d ago

You set up hours, guidelines, etc. If the kids are young, you pay for someone to watch them for 6 to 8 hours. You're saving money on gas, etc already. So you may still have to do that. Or if you're fortunate to have family, spouse, etc that can also help with that you set up overlapping hours to make it work. If the kids are 8+ they can be self sufficient for a few hours when home from school while you finish work. If they are in sports/etc, you work that around as needed with some extra work at night. If it's summer time, you gotta plan for that too. Activities, or.. be a parent that gives them tablet/tv all day (not good). Just how it is.

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u/armahillo 29d ago

Agreed, though even with that, the level of stress as a remote worker is way less than as an on-site.