@danlyke Or why they can't telecommute? Or why there isn't decent public transport? Or why the employer does not subsidize public transport or a bike / scooter? Or why they can't live within a 30 minute walk to the office?

Because it does not "bring shareholders value", and let's the "minions know their place"

@danlyke Agreed, having the ability and agency for WFH is incredibly middle class.

I'm a strong believer that anyone who wishes should be able to walk or cycle to work in a reasonable amount of time. In Ireland, at least, this would mean a lot more building up instead of out. We seem to have an aversion to anything over 4 stories tall.