Edition #14

You already know remote work saves you multiple hours of commuting hell every day.

But here's what you don't know: those hours are changing your kids' futures.

A massive study out of the Netherlands dropped some data that should make every parent pay attention. Researchers tracked 14,000+ kids whose parents gained the right to work from home through their company agreements.

The results showed that kids whose parents could work remotely scored 9% higher on their national exams.

9%!!

That's the difference between vocational track and college prep. Between limiting options and opening doors.

You don't need to helicopter parent or become a substitute teacher. The study suggests it's simpler than that:

Presence.

Being home when your kid gets back from school. Checking in on homework between meetings. Having dinner together instead of arriving after 7 pm, fried from the commute.

The research shows the biggest gains for kids in the middle of the achievement distribution, the ones who just needed a bit more support to succeed.

The same study revealed something uncomfortable: remote work is increasing educational inequality.

Parents in professional roles, higher earners, more educated workers, they're the ones getting remote options. Their kids are already performing better. Now they're pulling even further ahead.

Meanwhile, parents in non-teleworkable jobs (service workers, manual labor, healthcare) can't access this advantage. Their kids fall further behind.

First, stop letting anyone tell you that wanting remote work makes you "less committed" to your career. The data says you can work remotely, maintain the same productivity (or more in some cases), and still be there for your kid's education in ways that matter.

Second, if you're in a position to influence policy at your company, push for remote options. Not as a perk for senior staff, but as a benefit available to everyone who can do their job remotely.

Third, realize that the fight for remote work isn't just about your commute. It's about the next generation.

Your manager wants you back in the office five days a week?

Show them the data. Tell them they're not just impacting your productivity, they're impacting your kid's educational trajectory.

Maybe that'll make them think twice.

Or maybe it won't. But at least you'll know what kinda boss you have…

🎯 Fully Remote Jobs (No "Fake Remote" Here):

Reading about this is one thing.

Actually landing a remote role? That's different.

I've helped hundreds of senior professionals to land remote work. I understand what hiring managers want to hear, how to tell which companies are genuinely remote-first, and how to best position yourself so you're not just another applicant who "wants flexibility."

And on January 22nd, 2026, we’re hosting a FREE Masterclass to teach a 3-Step Strategy designed to help experienced professionals understand these hiring dynamics.

It provides a clearer framework for navigating a market that rewards strategy, judgment, and signal clarity over noise.

Stay Rebellious,
Michelle & the RR Team