Recent trends indicate that many companies are insisting on a return to the office after a significant period of remote work. This shift is prompting employees who had previously relocated to more spacious or less costly areas to reevaluate their living choices. While many have enjoyed the flexibility of remote work, the renewed requirement to commute is leading to difficult decisions regarding residence and commute times. Economic expert Lisa Sturtevant emphasizes that this change comes with significant lifestyle adjustments for those affected.
"During the pandemic, when remote work became the norm, homebuyers were able to move farther out . . . But workers do not have the same flexibility that they used to, and some are going to have to make a tough choice if and when their employer calls them back into the office full-time."
"A drive or train ride that seemed fine once or twice a week can feel like too much of a grind five days in a row. It may also cost too much to commute so often, take too long, or cut too far into your free time."
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