very relevant thread. I stepped in my work office building for the very first time in years (switched jobs mid-pandemic). I spent 2 hours 16 mins in my car burning fossil fuel that I paid out of pocket, extra 40 mins prepping and unwinding, consumed more sugar and caffeine than I usually would working from home, re-scheduled a meeting because of the commute and feel more tired.

Its not good for the environment, bad for my company and terrible for me.

It's clear, forcing a commute is an implicit paycut.