Turned down a 20k salary increase at a new job to take the offer that paid less, but was full time remote. I don’t think folks forcing people back in-office realize how much some of us value not having a 2-3 hour daily commute to the office. More lost time with my kids is not worth the extra money.

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20k after taxes is probably what you would spend on commuting, buying lunch/coffee everyday, etc anyways

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This ^

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Don't worry about it, just do you. For every one person that holds your same belief there's 20+ that will gladly take it.

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@EY2 I don’t have macroeconomic statistics, only that for the 20 or so roles I’ve been involved in hiring in the last year, most folks have wanted remote work for the majority of time. Even if they’re traveling a bit, very few see any reason to go into an office and many have never been.

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I would have done the same thing.

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I’d have taken the money

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Returning to office is functionally a huge pay cut due to the extra costs

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Boomers/partners have too much money to care about our problems

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But aren't you sad that you're going to miss your coworker telling you about their kid's Halloween costume for the 4th time in a week from the comfort of your 3.5 sqft cubicle?

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Oh there will be an age or maybe a role when you will relish getting away and going to “work”. I value living more than working. But I do enjoy working and that whole in office culture aspect. It comes and goes.

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Age meaning kids age not self. Ive known many people choosing to ho into the office while kids are at home or distance learning (no longer the case nowadays).

AMEN.

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20K is what you’ll loose at the gas station for having to drive to work

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Rising stars??

I don’t know why people don’t want to work in an office anymore. I understand why one wouldn’t if the commute is a b*tch (2-3 hours is rough), but don’t you want to have a life outside of your home space and children etc?

I actually love my home life, so no thank you.

Great decision! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Especially if you’re single, you can now travel anywhere in the world while working

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