[BluePen7]

For me I'm the exact opposite.

Didn't mind working in the office, it was nice enough, coworkers are all friendly.

But having to live anywhere near my office in a high COL area means I was priced out of affording even a 500 square foot apartment. Going remote meant that same salary bought me a newly built detached 6 bedroom house.

I didn't mind the office, I minded being a poor renter instead of upper middle class. Office inconveniences pale in comparison.

[unshavedyak]

Yea, i loathe the commute but i also can't afford to live 5min from an office even if i wanted to.. which i most definitely don't. I want to own some small acreage (2-10 acres depending), a big enough house for a guest room and two offices, etc.