Because the RTO mandate is not to increase productivity, it is to cause people to quit or give a reason to lay people off. It has NOTHING to do with making wor

Because the RTO mandate is not to increase productivity, it is to cause people to quit or give a reason to lay people off. It has NOTHING to do with making workers more productive. Also 20 years ago it was much more doable to live close to an office. Real estate prices are insane now, even in smaller cities. Also, it is hard to work full time, commute, raise kids, and keep a marriage successful. It doesn't leave much wiggle rooms for exercise, cooking, recreation, etc. It is a rat race. It is why people become overweight, have heart attacks, and get cancer. Keynes prediction of 15 hour work weeks didn't come true, despite unprecedented productivity growth. It is a shame.