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> I am worried about the precedent this sets and the long term consequences. I can certainly imagine a scenario that plays out like the following: It will perh
by amf12 6y ago
> I am worried about the precedent this sets and the long term consequences. I can certainly imagine a scenario that plays out like the following:
It will perhaps lead to an equilibrium where salaries are consistent across the US. I'm more curious about the effect it will have on the economy.
But, now I wonder why is the boundary the US? Why not pay the same in Canada or Europe or Asia too? Are they any less valuable?
- sokoloff 6y agoIt’s more expensive overhead-wise to employ developers in Europe (higher benefits/social insurance costs, lower hours per year, much higher severance). I don’t find them any less valuable in general once those factors are accounted for.
- octoberfranklin 6y ago> But, now I wonder why is the boundary the US? Radically different legal system. Starts to matter in a hurry as soon as an employee runs off with your IP to start a competitor.