Fully remote but had an company that worked in an office for about 6 years. So this is from an employer / business owner:
A couple of reasons why on-site might be better:
- better team bonding / closer relationship
- faster execution of ideas (especially for startups)
- less distractions
- better to guide new team members
- there are some jobs that are not project based, so productivity is lower for remote.
- poorer communication
Yes, it’s down to management and better communication,
But I need to put in way more effort to get more from the team versus (the whole job of a leader and manager)
Especially if the team is inexperienced and never worked remotely before.
It works for a company with an established systems. But less for a startup trying to figure things out and scale.
If you worked before, you have some value in the previous company. You can always go back.
Truth is business is not for everyone. There is a steep learning curve and you need resilience for it.
Take some time away. Reflect on what you could have done better. Go back to a job. Build confidence. And come back again when you’re ready.
There are always opportunities. Only question is whether you’re ready for them.