This is a pretty good writeup that touches on some of the things we've talked about, including remote work, with data:

https://thenewstack.io/how-will-working-in-tech-change-in-2023/

I get the impression he's younger FAANG that moved out or looked to move out of the bay area and is now worried.

Greatly reduced stress while still having healthcare and 401ks and HSAs, far less money, but working remote and in a position in the company where it is assumed you will be offering technical expertise and work but also leadership and management.

It's also a good way for tech folks to move into management if they have the desire and interest and social capability.

Similar stuff happened in 08, and in 2000. (I'm old, I was there)

I think you're going to see a lot of FAANG types end up in lcol areas working remote for Non-FAANG, Non-tech.

Non-Tech/Non-FAANG can't otherwise "afford" the expertise they may need and remote work is one of the only incentives they can offer for high skilled mid level and senior employees.

Not that I have seen, largely it's a viral response to other companies laying off. There are still like 400k unfilled tech jobs in the US.

Your Dad looks like he's related to Tito Ortiz

I've done a good amount of both substances and although I enjoy the more... Exploratory effects of LSD, it's mushrooms that really help me be in a good mood for the next 6 months or so afterwards.

Played video games with each other