A Gen Xer quit his remote job of 20 years when his company called him back to the office. Now he worries he's screwed as remote jobs dwindle nationwide.

• A Gen Xer quit his remote job of 20 years after his company ordered him back to the office.
• He said it's been difficult finding a new remote job even with decades of experience.
• Remote job postings are dwindling as companies bring staff back into the office.

While millions of Americans shifted to working from home during the pandemic, it was business as usual for Mark Yampanis: He had already made the switch to full-time telecommuting two decades ago.