[_pmf_]

And here I sit, thinking that competent middle management that can actually evaluate people based on results delivered instead of attendance and therefore allows more flexible remote work instead of commuting 3 hours would help.

No, open source.

[ReptileMan]

Increased pay also helps. Flexible remote work is just not enough - you are still tied to incredibly expensive housing. You need full remote - so you could live uncommutable distance away.