Not everyone has fully remote. In fact the largest employers of tech in New York are going the opposite way. I.e. financial services.
In January the business leaders met with the Governor and the Mayor to figure out how to encourage people to come back. It's really happening. Even with hybrid, cheap housing means long commute times.
500k USD is enough to not have a 9-5 if you don’t live/work in an urban area and/or are willing to make some sacrifices like unfamiliarity with the local language. The point is to exit the rat race.
In January the business leaders met with the Governor and the Mayor to figure out how to encourage people to come back. It's really happening. Even with hybrid, cheap housing means long commute times.