Geopolitics

Unexpected outcome of the current economic situation in the U.S. with increased cost of living, inflation, and potential recession: it’s becoming more and more difficult to compete for salaried roles in a remote industry with a global workforce

You raise an interesting point about the economic challenges and the pressure on remote workers, but I’m not sure the connection between corporate return-to-office mandates and economic conditions is that straightforward. Many companies push for in-office work due to managerial control, collaboration concerns, or even real estate investments rather than purely economic competition. While remote work may increase productivity in many cases, some industries or roles still benefit from in-person interaction. It might be worth considering a broader range of factors driving these policies.