One big reason for remote work was so that companies could stop paying big bucks for commercial real estate, which requires big money and long term commitment.

One big reason for remote work was so that companies could stop paying big bucks for commercial real estate, which requires big money and long term commitment. But some and now many more seem to be going the extra mile and hire from outside of the major metropolitan areas. That way instead of just saving on real estate, they save on salary too.