All else being equal, their lower cost will get them jobs more easily than some expesive fella's "professional network". Also, even when working remotely, peop

All else being equal, their lower cost will get them jobs more easily than some expesive fella's "professional network". Also, even when working remotely, people tend to remember who did a good job and who they collaborated well or has some good skills - and when they start another company, or move to work elsewhere, they can still opt to bring them in, even if they've never gossiped next to the same watercooler.