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Remote work has become commonplace and is here to stay. &ldquo;For job seekers and for those who are employed, that just means a lot more opportunity,&rdquo; said John Chuang, CEO of Aquent. &ldquo;Because instead of your skills being valued in one market, it is valued all over the nation.&rdquo; While some worry what that might mean for cities in the future, Chuang is optimistic. 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