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Re:Damaging results of mandated return to the office: it’s w... by yomlica8 on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @12:21PM (#36958143)
The cost of maintaining transportation and the unpaid hours from a commute are quite significant. Depending upon their circumstances they could be taking home more money even being paid less.
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Re:Damaging results of mandated return to the office: it’s w... by LatteLazy on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @12:40PM (#36958469)
100% this.

Here in the UK, just not having to live near London will save you enormous amounts on rent/mortgage as well.

I'm in the office full time (I actually need to be) and I pay 700 a month just in rent on a crappy room not too close to central. That alone is the equivalent of about £17k before tax, and I am a single guy who doesn't mind housemates. No thanks.

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