What inspired digital nomads to flee America's big cities may spur legions of remote workers to do the same

By Rachael A. Woldoff, Professor of Sociology, West Virginia University
Robert Litchfield, Associate Professor of Business, Washington & Jefferson College

If one thing is clear about remote work, it’s this: Many people prefer it and don’t want their bosses to take it away.

When the pandemic forced office employees into lockdown and cut them off from spending in-person time with their colleagues, they almost immediately realized that they favor remote work over their traditional office routines and norms.

As remote workers of all ages contemplate their futures – and…

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