The golden age of remote work is quietly shifting. Recent news indicates that Amazon in the U.S. has notified a large number of employees, requiring them to relocate to designated city offices within 60 days, or else they will be considered to have voluntarily resigned.

This policy applies ruthlessly to all employees, including those who have signed remote work contracts or have outstanding work performance. As long as they do not live near the designated office area, employees face only two choices: either relocate or face unemployment.

This move has caused widespread shock in the tech industry and is seen as one of the most severe adjustments to work patterns post-pandemic, completely ending many people's hopes for long-term remote work. A large number of employees are faced with a difficult choice: moving may mean breaking up families or giving up established lives, while not moving means losing their jobs.

It is noteworthy that this trend of returning to the office seems to be spreading among tech giants, forming a collective shift towards a "mandatory attendance" model. However, at the same time, another interesting phenomenon has emerged—recruitment demands for Web3, decentralized physical infrastructure networks ( DePIN ), and decentralized autonomous organizations ( DAO ) are significantly increasing.

This trend may bring new opportunities for the cryptocurrency field and the Web3 industry. The Web3 ecosystem offers a truly location-independent work environment that values skills over geography: competitive salaries without the need to relocate; decentralized management structures through remote collaboration and anonymous contribution models via DAOs; and a diverse range of job opportunities in crypto projects, from content creation and design to programming and operations.

Amazon's recent mandatory relocation policy is likely just the beginning. In the future, more large tech companies may implement similar return-to-office policies. This has led many professionals to ponder: should they continue to endure potentially increased work hours and restrictions within the traditional system, or explore the decentralized working methods offered by the Web3 world, gaining more control over their careers and lives?

As remote work policies tighten, the Web3 sector may see more talent seeking career freedom, which will have a profound impact on the development of the entire industry.