In part, I think some of the young there are on to something. I love working remote now, but one thing remote is bad at is training, especially the intensive training you want at a junior level. I would've had a much harder time learning core work skills (how to do actual work, but also time management, communication, ...) without the super close contact you get in person.

Imo, remote is a big perk once you have a couple of years of professional work under your belt, but a real challenge before that point.