If they were still controlling the same airspace then it's a lot easier for them to make the move than if they had to get used to a new area, particularly for an older controller. I heard of a case abroad where the man in the chair had been used to handling a primarily North - South traffic flow, when he was moved to a different sector the traffic was primarily East - West and he struggled.
Remote working is becoming the new normal with advantages for both employers and employees, the need to concentrate staff in high cost locations is lessening and the employee can enjoy a better quality of life on a lower salary.