I have a pretty similar work flow. I stay on top of my crap, they stay on top of theirs and everyone’s happy. As long as they’re doing what they’re supposed to I don’t give a damn if they’re also taking some down time during their day.

Fair. I’ve had a few bosses like that.

I’ve been working remotely for almost a decade now and have been a manager for 6 of those years and I do the following:

Is [EMPLOYEE]’s work getting done? If yes then do nothing aside from thanking them. If no then talk to employee and/or start the corrective action process.

I have neither the need nor the desire to hover over them. They’re grown ass adults.

I can’t afford a used car either so I’m driving this Subaru until it’s unrepairabe. It’s nearly old enough to vote.

Going to have to eat something with food costs being what they are.

This is exactly what I was looking for.

Mine’s almost old enough to vote!