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My God you could have paid them 1/2 of that or hired twice as many. You understand that there is a 30%-35% premium on USD? You also understand it isn't difficul
by hourislate 10y ago
My God you could have paid them 1/2 of that or hired twice as many. You understand that there is a 30%-35% premium on USD? You also understand it isn't difficult to find good talent since there is a shortage of work and most are under employed.
- zerr 10y agoYou should look at it from another side - those who look for (and are able to do) remote work, have more options compared to "local competitive" market.
- panbhatt 10y agolocal market sucks here bigtime. Even 100k seems them to like ripping there finances off badly. I can't even understand. Despite of that cost of living is very high. E.x. Chipotle Burrito : US: 6.75$ CAD: 10$ Subway: US: 6.75$ CAD: 10$ > I am really so pissed off these tech companies, who doesn't pay well but wanted you to take full responsibility as your are a labourer rather then a software eng.
- kohanz 10y agoAnd what about when the dollar was on par not too long ago? Difficult to factor in exchange rate.
- coralreef 10y agoNot really, Canadians know their market rate. And its not like there isn't competition for remote workers.