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The only reason I got hired at MAGMA is because I was able to apply & work remote. I am pretty introverted + slightly autistic (not self diagnosed). I do a lot

by seper8 4y ago

The only reason I got hired at MAGMA is because I was able to apply & work remote. I am pretty introverted + slightly autistic (not self diagnosed). I do a lot of customer facing work too, which I would never endure when not working remotely. But working remote means I can just turn off when I'm not feeling so great. Presenting is a lot easier... Approaching people, also, a lot easier. Just send them a message on slack/teams/discord. Before that I would have had to muster the courage to talk to certain people. It's a lot easier to onboard as well, given the change in environment is much smaller. I feel SO lucky that I just happened to apply for this job when COVID and remote work started. I think this remote work has equalized the playing field in terms of attractiveness & height aswell, as those qualities are far less visible when interviewing remotely. Wouldn't be surprised if we see the average height of high paid workers decline due to this.

Hammershaft 4y ago
> I am pretty introverted + slightly autistic (not self diagnosed). I do a lot of customer facing work too, which I would never endure when not working remotely. > I think this remote work has equalized the playing field in terms of attractiveness & height aswell, as those qualities are far less visible when interviewing remotely. Wouldn't be surprised if we see the average height of high paid workers decline due to this. This is a great point and shines a light on all kinds of equitable advantages of remote that are possible in the long term.
nonameiguess 4y ago
It isn't just this, either. So many more employment possibilities opened up for me when it no longer became mandatory to relocate to work for all the biggest software companies, none of which seem to have offices near me. So instead of having to ask my wife to find a new job, uproot my family, and sell my house, I could just start a new job. Conversely, the companies doing the hiring no longer have to restrict themselves to anyone who was able to move to San Francisco or Seattle before they turned 25 or people with no families.

by seper8 4y ago

Hammershaft 4y ago

> I am pretty introverted + slightly autistic (not self diagnosed). I do a lot of customer facing work too, which I would never endure when not working remotely. > I think this remote work has equalized the playing field in terms of attractiveness & height aswell, as those qualities are far less visible when interviewing remotely. Wouldn't be surprised if we see the average height of high paid workers decline due to this. This is a great point and shines a light on all kinds of equitable advantages of remote that are possible in the long term.

nonameiguess 4y ago

It isn't just this, either. So many more employment possibilities opened up for me when it no longer became mandatory to relocate to work for all the biggest software companies, none of which seem to have offices near me. So instead of having to ask my wife to find a new job, uproot my family, and sell my house, I could just start a new job. Conversely, the companies doing the hiring no longer have to restrict themselves to anyone who was able to move to San Francisco or Seattle before they turned 25 or people with no families.