Bengaluru: A Bengaluru-based Chartered Accountant has reignited the work-from-home debate after sharing how switching to remote work helped her build her own company, challenging the belief that office life is essential for productivity and career growth.
Meenal Goel shared her journey on X, explaining that choosing to work remotely in 2023 became the turning point that eventually led her to establish her own business in 2025.
Remote work changed more than just her workplace
Summarising her experience, Goel wrote, “2023: Started working remotely. 2025: Built my own company. The connection? Everything.”
She recalled that many people had warned her against working from home, saying she would lose structure, struggle to stay focused and eventually return to an office environment. However, she said the reality turned out to be very different.
According to Goel, remote work gave her something more valuable than flexibility—it gave her time, energy and mental clarity that had previously been consumed by Bengaluru’s long daily commutes.
Time saved became time invested
Goel said the hours she once spent travelling to and from work were redirected towards learning, planning and building her own venture. She added that remote work also reduced the exhaustion associated with office life, allowing her to think beyond routine professional responsibilities.
Reflecting on the experience, she wrote, “Office life kept me busy. Remote work made me productive,” adding that she only realised the significant difference after leaving the traditional workplace.
She also noted that the biggest transformation was not merely changing where she worked, but changing what she was working towards.
Post sparks discussion online
Her post concluded with a question to professionals: “Would you trade your commute hours for freedom?”
The post received widespread attention, with many users agreeing that remote work offers valuable time and mental space for personal growth and entrepreneurship. Others pointed out that while both office and remote work have their own advantages, productivity ultimately depends on an individual’s work environment and personal preferences.
As organisations continue to refine hybrid and remote work policies, Goel’s experience has added another perspective to the ongoing conversation about the future of work.