https://archive.is/2022.02.14-202112/https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/the-true-cost-of-empty-offices/21807703

Rather than lowering rents, landlords are offering more freebies than ever to retain tenants or attract new ones. In Manhattan, cash gifts for tenants—typically used for kitting out new office space—have more than doubled since 2016. Across America, the average number of rent-free months has risen to its highest since 2013. Some property developers remain optimistic, betting that demand for office space will eventually bounce back. But with each new variant of covid-19, plans for a wide-scale return to the office have been delayed, and delayed again. And changing patterns of attendance look set to reduce the overall demand for space.

    • Usabilly [none/use name]
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      3 years ago

      What's it like being part of a group of socially harmful professional liars? Does it hurt in your soul? Or is the money good enough that your soul died some time ago and all you feel is $$$$?

      • enron_ceo [he/him]
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        3 years ago

        it often sucks, but I try to focus on highlighting corporate corruption and the societal effects of capitalism, which helps (even if it also helps with the whole narrative of crony capitalism). I also do a lot with our union which helps to fight back against the most $$$$ seeking qualities of our management. tbh tho I could have made a lot more money doing much more societally harmful work. so idk... people are right to hate most journalists though.