How Remote Work Is Changing
Tech Salaries In The Era Of Coronavirus

The idea of being a web developer traveling around in an RV might become a reality. Companies have bounced back and forth remote work over the years; before the pandemic, there was a slew of arguments against the wide acceptance of remote work by large companies. Due to necessity, companies made working from home, well, work. They had to, as it was unsafe to convene in large groups at offices.

Within a few weeks, major tech companies made the bold decision to permanently work from home. Depending on the company, there are different policies. It’s unclear if remote work means work from anywhere or work at home, but in the same region as the office. Companies, and their employees, do a lot of work to build camaraderie, companionship, and teamwork through in-person team building events. Variations of these activities can happen virtually, but they don’t seem to have the same effect.

At the moment, most teams have real-life experience with each other, which may have carried over to remote work, especially when remote work lasted longer than expected. Will remote work be as productive in a year or two when we collaborate with more people we haven’t met at the office? It’s difficult to say.