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There are other advantages of being a cheaper remote worker, cheaper than 'market rates'. One is that since you are cheaper, there may be less pressure on you
by kokey 8y ago
There are other advantages of being a cheaper remote worker, cheaper than 'market rates'. One is that since you are cheaper, there may be less pressure on you to deliver at a certain speed. Which, in turn actually may allow you to work more carefully and over time deliver your work at a higher level of quality. This combination can lead to you being happier in the job and wanting to remain at it for longer and since you are cheaper your position is less at risk when your employer is going through restructuring.
- nathan_f77 8y agoThat might be true sometimes, but I've also heard about some cases that are the exact opposite [1]. There are some software engineers making high six figures (e.g. > $600k including RSUs and bonuses), and the company respects them a lot more and values their output. These engineers aren't frantically cranking out code or working 12 hour days all the time. They're often doing very important work and have to be very careful. And I've also heard about cases where lower pay means worse employers, higher expectations, and higher levels of stress, because the company doensn't value or respect the employee as much. [1] https://twitter.com/sehurlburt/status/992779314532790273 https://twitter.com/sehurlburt/status/992779314532790273