> Speaking from a German perspective, its barely worth it to try to apply for a remote position at [..] As a contractor You have to deal with more paperwork, b

> Speaking from a German perspective, its barely worth it to try to apply for a remote position at [..] As a contractor You have to deal with more paperwork, but in my experience it definitely is worth the trouble to become an independent contractor in Germany -- also if you work only for local companies. Generally with local work you can expect to earn at least double as a freelancer, though I'm sure there are some niches that pay well also for regular employment positions.