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Workers Can’t Afford to Go Into the Office
Remote Work is the Only Way to Survive on Stagnant Wages
News flash for the “nOboDy WanTs tO WoRK” crowd: Going into the office costs the worker money.
Employees aren’t just looking for an opportunity to nap and play with their dog. Remote work has become a means of financial survival.
A 2020 survey by Owl Labs found that 80% of respondents would turn down a job that didn’t offer flexible work options. This isn’t just a preference for wearing jammies, it’s about being able to afford to work.
Comfort and convenience aside, many employees, especially those with young families, require remote work to make ends meet. According to Business Insider, remote workers save up to $4,000 a year over going on-site. Pulling children out of daycare alone can put an average $14,780 in your pocket each year. Those two items are like getting a $9 an hour raise tax free.
Welcome to the Hunger Games
The only way to survive on a lower salary is to control expenses — and that includes those associated with working.
A frugal work life means choosing an affordable place to live, which is usually located far from the business district. Remote work not only offers the ability to choose…
