""Fully remote is very rare now in the U.S.," said Mark Ma, associate professor of business administration at the University of Pittsburgh. "It is getting much more difficult and you need to look for the smaller firms or medium-sized firms ... and those firms do not provide as competitive financial packages as the big firms, but they try to attract talent by providing more flexibility.""
""Every day, I was riding my scooter through the rice fields and thinking, 'I love my life, this is amazing,'" she said. "And that feeling never fades. ... I feel so grateful for the freedom and flexibility.""
""I can't do this for the rest of my life.""
Kate Smith transitioned from a 9-to-5 office job to a remote, full-time marketing position that enabled travel and long-term residence in Bali. Remote work surged in 2020 as many workers began performing jobs from home during the coronavirus and became accustomed to increased freedom, flexibility, and time for family, exercise, and nature. After the pandemic subsided, many large companies called employees back to the office, creating fierce competition for roles that can be done from anywhere. Fully remote positions are now relatively rare and often found at smaller or mid-sized firms that offer flexibility but less competitive compensation.
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