I think the standards on HN are higher (for the same money) and in general, the standards for remote work are higher (again, for the same money.) - From inter

I think the standards on HN are higher (for the same money) and in general, the standards for remote work are higher (again, for the same money.) - From interviewing people for sit-down in-person contracting positions at big companies in silicon valley proper? Finding someone who is just competent is quite difficult, even when offering much better money than 'startups' tend to offer. As for the unicorn ninja rockstar thing, I'm pretty sure that's just startup talk for "We want someone enthusiastic and confident" - which usually means they have to lower their expectations in other areas (which is part of why they shoot for early career folks;)