Last year, I transitioned to a consultant role at Workbar and took on a new full-time, fully remote job. For a while, working from home again seemed like the dream. No commute, no office distractions, and the ultimate dress code (hello, sweatpants). I loved puttering around the kitchen making tasty tea before my afternoon meetings, and being able to snuggle my dog when I needed a mood boost. But over time, the isolation, lack of structure, and endless distractions of home life started to take a toll on my mental health and productivity. I missed the energy of being around other professionals at Workbar, the ease of separating work from personal life, and the spark of unexpected collaborations.
Workbar is a Massachusetts-based real estate firm that provides workspaces, private offices and meeting rooms for businesses, entrepreneurs and freelancers.