WFH is near perfect. Workers generally prefer it, they save money, less commuting, less carbon, eating healthier at home, and companies can save money leasing or building less space. Also, people can flee high cost of living areas, reducing housing demand in those areas but increasing where there is supply.

But a few rich people will lose money because their commercial real estate is worth somewhat less, and because middle managers have been exposed as worthless, they force people back to the office.

This is just a way to have layoffs without having to call it a layoff. Employees that dont want to move will likely be offered a severance package.

If remote is important to you, look for a remote-only company so your life doesn't have to change to fullfil the wishes of some douchebag CEO.

I'm always amused when companies like Amazon make climate pledges, then force their workers to needlessly drive into work. So much for that pledge...

This is just a way to have layoffs without having to call it a layoff. Employees that dont want to move will likely be offered a severance package.

If remote is important to you, look for a remote-only company so your life doesn't have to change to fullfil the wishes of some douchebag CEO.

Amazon fires 5% of its workforce on a rolling basis whether they are actually underperforming or not. I would not relocate for an Amazon job. Then again, I would avoid working at Amazon at all costs.