"NEW YORK -- When Kate Smith worked a 9-to-5 office job, she was burned-out, suffering from daily migraines and thinking, "I can't do this for the rest of my life." She didn't have to. For her next role, Smith landed a remote, full-time marketing job that enabled her to travel the world. Her laptop lifestyle took her to Bali, where she lived and worked for a year-and-a-half."
"the trend of ditching traditional office spaces to work from living rooms or beachfront shacks accelerated in 2020, when the coronavirus hit and workers who could began performing their jobs from home. Many people grew accustomed to the lifestyle change once they tasted the freedom and flexibility a home office afforded. Working parents enjoyed meeting children at the school bus. Others found more time for exercise, socializing and basking in nature once their jobs did not include long commutes."
Kate Smith left a draining 9-to-5 and secured a full-time remote marketing job that enabled extended travel and life changes, including living in Bali. Remote work expanded rapidly in 2020, letting many workers enjoy commuting-free schedules, more family time, exercise, social life, and nature. As the pandemic waned, many large employers asked staff to return to offices, reducing fully remote opportunities and increasing competition for remote roles. Fully remote positions are now uncommon in the U.S.; job seekers often target smaller or mid-sized firms that offer flexibility but typically lower financial packages.
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