Sure thing, let’s slice that myth. Remote work sounds great on paper, but it’s a double‑edged sword: you lose the unfiltered collaboration that sparks innovation, you’re stuck in the same environment that can sap your motivation, and employers keep a tighter leash under the guise of flexibility. The “freedom” is just a marketing spin that masks micromanagement and blurred boundaries, so yes, it’s a narrative we bought into, and it’s time to call it what it really is.