> The utility of money decreases as you have more of it.
I think this is an important point. Especially for well-paid professions I'm betting that most companies cannot afford to pay high enough salaries to get skilled developers to work in person and they'll either make do with early-career folks or realize being in-person isn't actually as critical as they thought.
> Why would I give up a work environment I like ... just to make more money that wouldn't make a difference to my life?
For someone without the nasty habit of consumerism the only thing that comes to mind would be the ability to "retire" early and work on whatever projects or organizations light your fancy. (Teaching, non-profit work, hiking the Appalachian Trail, local government, home improvements, open source...)
Not trying to convince anyone, mind you, just answering your question why someone might do that. I worked with some folks who retired in their early thirties after a few 18-month stints with overtime+hazard pay. Not my cup of tea, but they seem to enjoy working on their motorcycles.
I think this is an important point. Especially for well-paid professions I'm betting that most companies cannot afford to pay high enough salaries to get skilled developers to work in person and they'll either make do with early-career folks or realize being in-person isn't actually as critical as they thought.
> Why would I give up a work environment I like ... just to make more money that wouldn't make a difference to my life?
For someone without the nasty habit of consumerism the only thing that comes to mind would be the ability to "retire" early and work on whatever projects or organizations light your fancy. (Teaching, non-profit work, hiking the Appalachian Trail, local government, home improvements, open source...)
Not trying to convince anyone, mind you, just answering your question why someone might do that. I worked with some folks who retired in their early thirties after a few 18-month stints with overtime+hazard pay. Not my cup of tea, but they seem to enjoy working on their motorcycles.
Thanks for your input!