[Grammar] inversion with AS

[licinio]

Is inversion mandatory in this sentence after "as"?

I've often wished I could affort to work less, as do most people, I suspect.

i.e. could I also say "as most people do"?

 

[bhaisahab]

Is inversion mandatory in this sentence after "as"?

I've often wished I could afford to work less, as do most people, I suspect.

i.e. could I also say "as most people do"?

You can say either "as do most people" or "as most people do".