Should a hybrid worker live closer to fun or closer to the office?

Quick answer

If you only commute once or twice a week, Grant generally gives lifestyle much more weight. That can justify living in a stronger social neighborhood even if the occasional drive is longer. If the hybrid schedule becomes four or five office days, the recommendation can flip. Use the schedule you actually expect to keep, test the route at real commute times and decide whether the lifestyle gain is worth each weekly trip.

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