Future of Remote Work Post‑Pandemic

So, I’ve been remote since 2020 when everything shut down, and honestly, I didn’t think I’d still be in my pajamas at 3PM five years later. My company went hybrid last year, but I’m one of the few who stayed fully remote. Lately, I’ve been wondering: is this the future, or are we all slowly being pulled back into offices again? What are your workplaces doing? Are more companies committing to remote for good?

I’ve been hearing more stories lately of people choosing smaller towns over big cities, especially folks with young kids or who just want a quieter life. Feels like remote work opened the door to that kind of lifestyle change. Not everyone’s chasing the city grind anymore, and that’s a vibe I didn’t expect to see stick around so long after the lockdowns.

I’m in a similar boat! I moved two states away once my company confirmed remote was staying, and I haven’t looked back. I’ve seen a lot of tech companies embrace fully remote models — not just temporarily, but as part of their core identity now. If you’re curious about which companies are doing that, I found this site where it is possible to find jobs Remote First Jobs, super handy. It lists jobs from companies that are remote by default, not just remote-friendly. Kinda reassuring to see that shift becoming more permanent in certain industries.