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Sadly many tech workers can barely afford more than shared accommodation or tiny apartments. Wondering that is the half that would rather waste away in crammed offices, long commute hours and lack of privacy from flatmates.


Because they're living in expensive places. If you don't need to live where you work you can find cheaper places to live.


They are - but what is the benefit of being poor in an expensive place?


If companies wouldn't have to afford expensive offices, there would be more affordable space available for residential. Provided there are suitable rent regulations.




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