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Benefits (eg, healthcare) might be difficult to extend overseas, as compared to within the US, especially for smaller companies. Further, there might be some g
by fishtoaster 15y ago
Benefits (eg, healthcare) might be difficult to extend overseas, as compared to within the US, especially for smaller companies.
Further, there might be some general hesitancy due to fear of the unknown. A small company might have few or no dedicated HR staff who are familiar with the legal and financial ramifications of dealing with paying someone overseas. Even if it is the case that it's pretty easy to do, they don't have anyone who knows that for sure.
Edit: It also occurs to me that if they need you to come in in person on rare occasions, it costs more money and effort to do that from outside the US than inside.
- WantToBeAnExpat 15y agoI've heard/suspected concerns with benefits, but I find this to be, well...laughable! Consider that healthcare costs in the US are some of the highest of anywhere in the world. Specifically, I've already priced health insurance costs for my family, and they would come to $6000 (USD) per year to cover everyone.
- sixtofour 15y agoBut a company that offers benefits already has an insurance contract with a broker and provider. That policy probably doesn't cover anyone outside the country; it may not even cover people in or out of certain states. So your remote benefits, while possibly cheaper, are a one-off, and a company may be reluctant to bother with such an unknown.