Working from Shed

Remote work has invited us into everyone’s homes. We’ve all seen the kitchen counters, the unmade beds in the background, or the cats walking across keyboards.

But during a video call, I witnessed a setup that truly redefined “dedication.”

I called a colleague for a quick sync. When his video feed popped up, I didn’t see a home office or a living room. I saw wooden planks, a lawnmower, and a shovel hanging on the wall.

He was sitting in his garden shed. 🏚️

Wrapped in a heavy coat, wearing a beanie and (I’m not kidding) mittens, he was typing away. I could almost see his breath in the cold air.

“Welcome to my office,” he said, smiling through the shivers.

Apparently, the house was too chaotic (or perhaps his partner had politely “suggested” him to find a quieter place to work). So, he exiled himself to the garden.

“My hands are freezing,” he admitted, “but the Wi-Fi signal is surprisingly strong!”

It was the ultimate trade-off: hypothermia for bandwidth.