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    I disagree that considering the options is evidence that you should pick one option. It's a big change that could have advantages and drawbacks, and it could be unfamiliar territory if the OP doesn't do much remote work. I don't see how the question is much different from "How do I know if I should stay in academia?" or "What should I consider before starting a job with an open office plan?". I don't think gathering data to make an informed decision is evidence that you should have already decided. Commented Jul 18, 2018 at 20:16
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    @NuclearWang I think the difference is, working from home 100% of the time specifically is one of those things where if you're hesitant about it much at all, it's a clear sign it's going to grate on you the more you do it. It's similar to taking a job with a long commute or one that involves talking on the phone with customers all day in that respect. There are just some things that are irritating to most people that you have to know you'd like them before you'd even consider trying them. Commented Jul 19, 2018 at 4:41