Isn’t it ironic? Many companies preach the values of creativity and innovation within the workplace, but don’t provide the breathing space to do so (Thankfully, mine is a rare few who does). To use office hours for self-development is viewed as slacking; to stray away from ordinary work is “risky”, “not towing the line” and “showing off”. In fact, many people prefer working remotely because nobody will judge them for watching YouTube tutorials, experimenting and making mistakes.