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Are you employed remotely? Someone asked a question on Ask HN a few days back about whether learning a less common language made remote work more feasible. So
by jnbiche 10y ago
Are you employed remotely? Someone asked a question on Ask HN a few days back about whether learning a less common language made remote work more feasible. So this is kind of a follow-up to that question.
- votr 10y agoNope. Still commuting. But becoming remote is my number one goal. At the moment, I have a client outside of work (ReactJS stuff), and am negotiating a remote gig with a company in California. I agree that exotic technologies give you a leg up. My stance is also that, if you're pushing for remote, then by definition you need to justify why you're a better choice than your remote competition who may live in lower COL areas. If you're remote, then why should someone pay you a high salary vs. paying a lower one to that bright guy in Romania, who can still live like a king? That's where marketing, differentiation, and service come in. But these are just my guesses. Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.
- byoung2 10y agoIf you're remote, then why should someone pay you a high salary vs. paying a lower one to that bright guy in Romania, who can still live like a king? Companies will pay a premium to have someone in the same timezone who speaks the language fluently.
- brianwawok 10y agoHave you ever worked with a guy from Romania?
- piokuc 10y agoI have. He's a good programmer and a nice chap.