and don’t forget about that weird mix of paranoia and loneliness.

Many if not most managers believe people aren’t working if they can’t see them. Others just like the lifestyle of coming into the office and saying hello to the lackeys.

They understand. HR has everyone’s addresses. They don’t care.

I wouldn't RTO even if I could instantly teleport to the office.

I'd lose literally dozens of hours of free time per month I currently use on chores, hobbies, naps, and quality time with loved ones.

My effective hourly rate (salary / active hours) would plummet. Going remote many years ago has skyrocketed my wealth when you account for time.

I used to think this, but I’ve recently learned that my entire management chain (for a San Francisco based company) lives in the Tri-Valley. The view is just that commuting 2.5+ hours per day is a normal and inevitable fact of life once you have kids.

Why live in a fancy neighbourhood nearby when you can afford a Bell 429 GlobalRanger and a pilot on permanent standby?

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