Remote Work Regains Appeal Amid Economic and Geopolitical Pressures
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Summary
The article discusses how remote work (WFH) is regaining prominence as a workplace benefit, particularly in light of geopolitical tensions and economic factors like rising gas prices and supply chain issues. It suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic proved that asynchronous work is effective, which could lead companies to reduce hiring in expensive tech hubs like Mountain View and New York City. The piece reflects on how practical concerns about commuting difficulties during crises may push companies back toward remote work arrangements.
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· 5 pulledWFH is becoming a benefit again
Wonder if the war will push companies back to WFH to keep gas pricing and supplies in check
Hard make it to work if gas station is out of gas or there's a one hour wait
Two/three days a week...This is the norm now for the past few years, and is one of the few ways to protect your job from being fully offshored
WFH during COVID proved async works, and if async works then there's no reason not to reduce hiring in MTV and NYC
Wonder if the war will push companies back to WFH to keep gas pricing and supplies in check. Hard make it to work if gas station is out of gas or there's a one hour wait.
