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EPISODE · Nov 7, 2025 · 1 MIN

Tech Workers Taking Pay Cuts: Is Comfort Worth the Cost?

from The Daily Note with James A. Brown

Takeaways: Workers are willingly taking hefty pay cuts just to keep working from home, which is wild! Research shows that tech workers are ready to chop their salaries by 25% for remote work. COVID-19 taught us that work-life balance is more valuable than a paycheck. We're starting to recognize the hidden costs of commuting and office life—it's not just about money! People are now explicitly choosing how much their time is worth, and it's about time! Have you ever thought about what your job really costs you? The answer might surprise you! Links referenced in this episode:jamesabrown.netCompanies mentioned in this episode: Harvard Brown UCLA This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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Takeaways: Workers are willingly taking hefty pay cuts just to keep working from home, which is wild! Research shows that tech workers are ready to chop their salaries by 25% for remote work. COVID-19 taught us that work-life balance is more...

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