You can build your network by doing a great job at your current work even if it is remote. I worked remote for my previous two companies--the last one is Amazon

You can build your network by doing a great job at your current work even if it is remote. I worked remote for my previous two companies--the last one is Amazon. I left both with great contacts. In fact, I was referred to Amazon by one of my previous coworkers whom, I had only met in person once. He knows the quality of my work because we have sat in meetings, and worked on projects together. The point is you don't need to be physically present together to create a solid *professional* network. If your aim are more about building personal network (like making friends), then yes you need an in-office job. To me, I draw a very distinct line between professional and personal life, and in my 15+ years of professional life, I never got into sour relationship with my coworkers because of that.