And well, the whole lack of childcare situation really sucks on many counts.
There was already a remote work revolution taking place before the pandemic.
Theres been a159% increase in remote workersbetween 2005 to 2017.
Let this die in the fire of our burning empire with everything else happening in 2020.
In 2015, there were 3.9 million Americans working remotely while theres around 4.7 million today.
But would you do it?
What are the ethical implications ofpost-COVID urban planningon this scale?
Theyre about equal for people coming and going, but fewer are leaving.
If your marriage didnt hold up in the pandemic but your bank account did?
…But Would You Want To?
Were pulling all kinds of temporary stops to get through the pandemic if were lucky to still have incomes.
For instance,I bought a new freezer.
It was a little over $400 and hasnt really had an impact on my electric bill.
But theres some measures people are taking without really thinking about post-pandemic life.
Social distancing is taking its toll on people.
We cant see anyone now and it sucks, but are you factoring in your social life post-pandemic?
Moving too far from family, or is it bringing you closer?
(To be fair, having an abusive family makes you prize that distance.)
This is doubly importantif youre single.
For us free agent types, health insurance is another important consideration.
New tax environments are also a concern if youre self-employed.
Yours might move over easily.
Be prepared for the paperwork and expense that could bite into your move-in bonus.
Whats the Deal with Remote Shoals?
History has odd ways of repeating itself.
The people they serve also werent coming in.
But its a different story with the remote work revolution.
Come on, did that strategy EVER work?
That…honestly sounds cool as fuck.
The less you make, then themoreyou should get rather than the other way around!
And $52,000 a year minimum income?
So, some thoughts on this.
