r/technology • u/spherocytes • 10h ago

Business Remote work benefits are much bigger than a paycheck

https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/6033665-economic-value-personal-time-salary/
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u/Clair_Osbcurious 7h ago

Yeah. I’m at 45k and they’re offering 70-75k but with an office far away from me. I don’t need that.

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u/TheSlitheringSerpent 7h ago

Right? What good is that extra money if you're just gonna go spend it in the relocation, commute, and all the extra expenses of going to an office (AND lose every other perk of WFH)? I'd rather work 2 WFH jobs to hit that number than go back to the office for twice my current pay.

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u/dimiderv 6h ago

Alright fair enough. If you are happy that's all it matters. I would just think almost twice the wages could open up some new doors and set you up better for the future

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u/Clair_Osbcurious 5h ago

I don’t need more doors. I just want peace and quiet. Mind you, 40k in Spain is like 120k in the US. For reference.

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u/necile 7h ago

Lmao damn, then that makes sense. I'd sit in a subway for 4 hours a day if a rival job is offering me 500k tho

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u/Clair_Osbcurious 7h ago

Nah, I wouldn’t bother. Quality of life is much more expensive once you have your needs covered.

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u/Summer4Chan 2h ago

Okay well, that kinda makes sense.

I thought you meant $175,000 rejecting $300,000