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    This business case outlines the benefits of moving from a work arrangement where the majority of time is spent remotely (e.g. <5 days per month) to more time on site (e.g. 15-20 days per month).

Option 1
is your 'Remote/Hybrid Work' baseline. This can be used for a 100% remote position or a hybrid option where you only spend a few days per month on-site.

Option 2
is your 'Return to Office' option. This can be used for a 100% on-site position or a hybrid option where you spend most of your work days on-site.
   
                     
    Instructions: Fill in the 'Yellow' fields, then review the 'Business Case Summary' tab    
     General information for the calculator    
    How many days per month will you commute when…              
      Working mainly from home? (enter 0 days if you are 100% remote)            
      Returning to the Office?            
                     
    How many daily minutes do you spend…              
      Getting ready when working from home            
      Getting ready for on-site work            
      Commuting round-trip for work            
                     
    Do you commute with Public Transit or Ride Share?  
         
                     
    Driving and Vehicle Details              
      Will you need a vehicle to commute?  
         
      Estimated vehicle value            
      What type of vehicle will you use?  
         
      Preferred unit to measure vehicle efficiency  
         
                 
                 
      *Average non-work-related driving is about 3000 km or 1900 miles annually.          
      Estimated annual maintenance spend            
                     
    Vehicle Purchase information              
      Upfront payment for the vehicle            
      Monthly payments (if applicable)            
                     
                     
    Gas or Hybrid engine fuel costs              
                 
                 
      *Example: A Toyota Corolla 4-cylinder engine efficiency is about 7.5 L per 100 km, or 33 Miles per Gallon.          
                     
    Electric Vehicle motor costs            
      Home Charging Cost (¢) / kW hour (8-15 cents is avg)            
                 
      *Example: The Tesla Model 3 efficiency is about 7.3 Km per kWh, or 4.55 Miles per kWh.          
                     
                     
    Comparison information for the calculator Remote Work   Return to Office      
    Public Transportation Spend (Monthly) vs.      
      Monthly transit passes and tickets          
      Public Transit Parking          
      Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Taxi)          
      Other services          
                     
    Vehicle and Driving Expenses (Monthly) vs.      
      Monthly Public charging estimate          
      Monthly vehicle insurance premium          
      Monthly parking pass or fees          
      Monthly toll road charges          
      Annual Depreciation Rate*          
      *The annual average depreciation rate is 15-20%. Adjust based on your car's make, model, mileage, and condition. When driving less, your annual depreciation may be lower as well.      
                     
    Food, Social, & Tech Spend (Monthly) vs.      
      Coffee and beverages          
      Meals, snacks, restaurants          
      Wardrobe refresh          
      Dry Cleaning          
      Grooming costs          
      Internet or other tech subscriptions          
      Other activities / social          
                     
    Family and Child Care Spending (Annual) vs.      
      School-year child care (before/after school)          
      Summer child care and camps          
      Other family related spend          
                     
    Assumptions that apply to both options    
      Changes in Gas Prices            
      General Inflation            
      Average Tax Rate            
      Alternative Investment Options or Discount rate            
                     
                     
                     
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    Year 1 Expense Comparison      
      1. Public Transportation Spend          
      2. Vehicle and Driving Expenses          
      3. Sale of vehicle if no longer required          
      4. Food, Social, & Tech Spend          
      5. Family and Child Care          
      Total Year 1 Expenses        
                     
    Full details are available in the 'Detailed Results' section below.      
                     
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    Business Case Details  
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      Year 1 Financial Impact Summary     Added Costs ($)    
        1. Public Transportation Spend        
        2. Vehicle and Driving Expenses        
        3. Vehicle Purchase        
        4. Food, Social, & Tech Spend        
        5. Family and Child Care Spend        
             
                       
    2 This section is a detailed breakdown of each area noted above.  
      Year 1 Expenses - Deep Dive     Added Costs ($)    
      1. Public Transportation Spend        
               
               
               
               
                       
      2. Vehicle and Driving Expenses        
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
                       
      3. Vehicle Purchase        
               
               
                       
      4. Food, Social, & Tech Spend        
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
                       
      5. Family and Child Care Spend        
               
               
               
               
             
                 
                       
    3  
             
        1. Public Transportation Spend        
        2. Vehicle and Driving Expenses        
        3. Vehicle Purchase        
        4. Food, Social, & Tech Spend        
        5. Family and Child Care        
             
      Annual Average        
                       
    4  
      Time Impact Annually        
        Hours getting ready        
        Hours commuting        
      Total Days        
           
    5  
      Annual Tax Implications        
        Year 1 Expenses        
        Year 1 Tax Estimate        
      Earnings required to Pay Expenses        
           
                       
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