Re:Ask HN: Why don't I see gold at the end of the remote wor...
by lolinder on Wednesday October 19, 2022 @03:52PM
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> But this has not led to any discussions on how we can actually improve the commute, improve housing policy so people can live closer to work, etc.
Letting most office workers not commute is the fastest way to improve the commute of those who must.
Letting most office workers not live next to their company's headquarters is the fastest way to free up housing space near company headquarters.
Making marginal improvements to the commute of 100% of workers pales in comparison to ending commutes altogether for 20% of workers. It doesn't matter if a lot of people still have to go to work, the ecological and economic benefits of getting that many people off the roads are massive, especially for those who still have to drive to work.
Letting most office workers not commute is the fastest way to improve the commute of those who must.
Letting most office workers not live next to their company's headquarters is the fastest way to free up housing space near company headquarters.
Making marginal improvements to the commute of 100% of workers pales in comparison to ending commutes altogether for 20% of workers. It doesn't matter if a lot of people still have to go to work, the ecological and economic benefits of getting that many people off the roads are massive, especially for those who still have to drive to work.