Ask HN: Has remote work made you move to a new location or consider it?

I live in a city and used to have a daily commute to the office. The pandemic changed all that. The switch to remote work made me contemplate a move to a quieter location, closer to the countryside. I haven't moved though because my parents live nearby and are quite frail. It's more important to me that I remain living close to them.

Who has made a move to a new location due to remote working? Who has considered it?

Yes, my partner and I switched to remote work in 2016. Since then we stopped living in cities and started living part of the year at the beach and part of the year next to a lake near a national park. We spend a few months a year in the city to catch up with people and soak in the cultural vibes. Most of the time we are near family.

I would love to move. My wife doesn't.

Waiting for Starlink

Yes, moved from SF North Bay / wine country to Buffalo NY to be closer to extended family, lower cost of living. I miss wine country, but it's been a good move. My company is based in EST so it's easier. I worry a bit about next job but it'll be OK I suspect. I work in IT management and software development in the past. It's no easy choice, but since we had kids the family factor won out.