CSX has always been a premier employer, however, in the post covid flexible environment they are falling far behind other employers in the Jacksonville and national markets. Employees have been very open about the fact that that would prefer the possibility of hybrid positions but the company has his head in the sand and has made little to no accommodations. Remote positions are offering higher salaries for professionals. Along with the higher salaries, remote employees do not have to pay for gas. Individuals working in the office are indirectly making lower salaries than people working remotely due to gas. Office employees are also losing 1-2 hours a day to commuting which is unnecessary. This amounts to almost a full extra week of work (just in drive time) that we are dedicating to our employer. This has a huge impact on lifestyle. The company should raise salaries to accommodate for this discrepancy or allow more flexibility. At the end of the day, we have less time with our families and less money. Something has to give. It seems they just don’t care and are not listening.