The Winners and Losers of Remote Work

The switch to remote work was actually quite a boon for those earning big salaries who formerly had long commutes. In addition to saving the time and money they used to spend going back and forth at work, these newly remote workers were able to stay in comfortable, familiar surroundings while earning the same or even more pay. For many of these types of workers, this combination of factors translated to a somewhat significant pay raise, in addition to a better working environment and more free time. Sadly, it's often the case that lower-paid workers suffer the most in times of dislocation, and the stay-at-home orders brought by the pandemic were no different.