Surging oil costs pour fuel on the return-to-office debate

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
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A person walks past a gas station, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in New York.

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I live and work in 2 different cities. Commuting over 300 miles is great for my social life, productivity, and career.

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Christine Ma-Kellams

I commute to work by plane. People are shocked when they learn how affordable and efficient it really is for me.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
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Christine Ma-Kellams

I was called back into the JPMorgan office. My family has had to adjust, but I trust the company.

Tech Insider : Business
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Jitender Jain.

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A Gen X dad who drives from Alabama to South Carolina every week for work explains why it's worth it for his career — despite the time away from family

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Jae Kim commutes 350 miles every week from Alabama to South Carolina for work.

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I commute 5 hours from Hamburg to London so I can live with my partner. It's not sustainable.

Tech Insider : Travel
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Seb travels for an average of five hours to get to his office in London from his home in Hamburg.

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Gen Xers and boomers are giving up on hybrid work: They're either all in or out on the office

Tech Insider : Economy
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Over two-thirds of workers between the ages of 50-64 are working fully on-site.

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Supercommuting almost 5 hours a day has become much more popular in expensive cities like New York, Phoenix, and Washington, DC

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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More Americans are opting for longer commutes.

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I supercommute through 4 states to get to work. I love earning a 6-figure NYC salary but living a suburban life in Delaware.

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Kyle Rice's commute takes around four hours in total.

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I'm a high school senior who commutes an hour by train to school every day. It's helped prepare me for the real world.

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The author, left, takes the train to high school every day.

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