He used to work for a startup that was around the corner from his apartment. He got this other offer (and several others) and decided it was worth it. He doesn't have a car now, so he would take the company bus. It has wifi etc.
Of course, since March, he's been working from home anyway.
I think he's getting a bit down because the city life he enjoys is largely gone. He's a very gregarious sort while being fairly quiet personalitywise. I like having him around a lot. I don't think I've ever seen a person make friends so quickly and easily.