Just hit 500 hours logged in my home office this quarter

I keep a simple time tracker on my desk. I checked the total yesterday. It said 512 hours. That's just for April, May, and June. I work from a converted spare room in my apartment. It's not fancy. I was shocked. It made me see my space differently. It's not just a room anymore. It's where I earn my living. I spend more time there than anywhere else. Has anyone else had a number make them rethink their setup?

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4 Comments

adam4141mo ago

Just saw my own tracker and realized my office chair knows me better than my family does.

margaretc421mo ago

That number is a real gut check. It turns a casual space into a serious workplace in your head. My advice? Spend some money on that chair now. Your back will thank you for it later. Seeing the hours makes it clear it's an investment, not just furniture.

the_rose14d ago

The real joke is we're paying for the privilege of sitting in an office we built ourselves.

faithpatel1mo ago

512 hours in three months... that's like a full-time job plus overtime. I guess the real shock is realizing your spare room is now your boss.