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>I think semi-permanent WFH changes the equation quite a bit -- one can now live with parents, earn, and save up money to hopefully cross the chasm into the world of sustainable ownership.

This is what I'm doing I'm a software dev in my early 30's. A couple of years ago I moved back in with my parents for some health related reasons after being on my own for a decade or so, and ended up staying with them for another health reason.

Then COVID happened and the job I started 6 months earlier went full time remote. Previously I intended to move back to the city because my commute sucked. They've since terminated office leases and seem to be intending to go full time remote for another significant period of time if not permanently. I am saving an insane amount of money and I intend to stay with my parents as long as is feasible.

In a strange way, COVID is the best thing to ever happen to me financially. Home ownership in a dream location is looking to be a feat within reach in less than a decade.



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