> But the implications of this trend go far beyond post-pandemic location flexibility and remote work. A cultural shift is taking place in developed countries t

> But the implications of this trend go far beyond post-pandemic location flexibility and remote work. A cultural shift is taking place in developed countries that sees swaths of people becoming disillusioned with the lure of the “good life” available to prior generations. I would guess that the number of people who are using remote work to work as "digital nomads" is dwarfed by the number of people who are using it to return closer to their roots. Many people are using the flexibility to move closer to their families so that their children can grow up around grandparents and cousins. Tech was heavily concentrated in a few cities in the US, and now tech workers can spread out more across the country. In addition, once you move out New York and San Francisco and work remotely, the "good life" suddenly becomes attainable. You can work remotely and be able to afford a nice home with a lawn. You can have the flexibility to be involved with your children's school events. You can make friends with a diverse group of your neighbors instead of spending every waking moment with fellow tech workers.