The benefit to the employer is that they get to recruit in as many localities as they are willing to do the taxes for. Also they have an easier time recruiting

The benefit to the employer is that they get to recruit in as many localities as they are willing to do the taxes for. Also they have an easier time recruiting and retaining people if they aren’t toxic. I have had enough leverage to be 100% remote for the last 7 years. I don’t expect to ever have to go into an office again. But, I also have no desire to work at a FAANG company or startup these days. My priorities center much more around having a healthy work life balance.