[dm8]

> That combined with the ridiculous housing costs in the bay area makes me wonder why anyone (especially more numerate people) would tolerate not working remotely.

Maybe some people genuinely like living in the bay area. It is a beautiful place.

[swiley]

Is it twice-thrice as beautiful as the rest of the country though?

[ec109685]

Your job only has to pay for the cost of living delta between the two places to be financially worth it. That isn’t twice-thrice as much.

[ashtonkem]

Sure, and you can WFH in the bay area and enjoy the bits around your home rather than the inside of your car.