I agree, but unfortunately what I've also seen is that cutting major costs frequently amounts to leaving areas altogether, which then torpedoes a lot of opportu

I agree, but unfortunately what I've also seen is that cutting major costs frequently amounts to leaving areas altogether, which then torpedoes a lot of opportunities. I was stoked to move to cheaper area and work remote for these reasons, but it put a serious brake on career/income growth. And all it takes is some old-school mgmt to come in and then you are treated like some pariah.