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do those junior extremely motivated people who are doing the impactful work want to work in the office?

Well, not everybody, but it's quite powerful to be around people who actually care in person about how you are doing. It's a beautiful dynamic. It depends on the actual company and situation, but yes, there are people who find it quite depressing to get a MacBook sent to their home address and never experience a great office. I'm not saying it's the only way. I can understand WFH is extremely practical for most people with kids. At the same time, it deprives people starting their careers of fast learning experiences. There are plenty of examples of extremely successful remote-only companies that attract young talent, but there are also examples of the opposite.

Now if only there was actually a great office and not a shitty open space...

Agree.

do those junior extremely motivated people who are doing the impactful work want to work in the office?

Much more so than the senior people I find. Post Covid, as soon as we were first allowed back to the office if we wanted, I observed that the under 30s were the first to return.

No life commitments and a social network in a new community built around their officemates

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