When you quit/get let go from your job because you want to continue working remotely indefinitely, one of two things will happen. The company will either
- Find someone who is willing to do in-office/hybrid, or
- Replace you with another remote worker and pay them less than they paid you – they can save a LOT of money if they turn to workers from overseas
Regarding the subsequent job hunt for a new remote-only position, many such companies will be offering less competitive compensation with the reasoning that the worker is saving on transportation, gas, car accidents/wear-and-tear, etc. and that the “luxury” of working remotely adds monetary and non-monetary value to the opportunity. You also have to compete with more fellow applicants if the position is not location-bound work from home.
All companies care about is cutting cost and raising profit – they might WANT a Great Resignation seeing as the two points above would make it cost effective for them in the long run.
ETA: Go read my reddit history and look at the bullshit I have time to post about all day before you decide that accusing me of being an angry capitalist control freak is an intelligent thing to do, lmao. I'm giving people advice on a very real economic issue with the potential to affect them negatively.