Many remote workers can live anywhere. Here’s why some choose Oregon while others leave

Duncan Gans

Duncan Gans works from a coworking space called The Haven in Bend, Oregon. Gans moved to Bend during the pandemic with four friends after he was able to transition to full-time remote work. (Photo courtesy of Duncan Gans)

In the years before the pandemic, Duncan Gans would fantasize with his then scattered college friends about moving together to the same city.

The idea seemed fanciful. His friends worked in offices across the United States. And while Gans sometimes worked remotely and traveled for his job at a public opinion research firm, he still felt pressured to live in Washington, D.C., where his company is based.


      

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