Elon did say that there would be provisions for exceptional employees. Tell management you're onboard to be fully in office by X date (January 2023) and ask if

Elon did say that there would be provisions for exceptional employees. Tell management you're onboard to be fully in office by X date (January 2023) and ask if you can make up for this with a few scheduled in office time periods between now and then, meaning you spend a week in the office and stay at a hotel. If you're a employee that's delivering value and kicking ass they should accommodate you and if they don't there are better jobs out there.