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Another Silicon Valley startup solving a uniquely Silicon Valley problem. It's amazing the amount of effort and investment that goes into the problem of findin
by hardtke 13y ago
Another Silicon Valley startup solving a uniquely Silicon Valley problem. It's amazing the amount of effort and investment that goes into the problem of finding engineers, and comparatively how little goes into the rest of the labor market.
- jessriedel 13y agoI there a reason to think this couldn't be applicable to a million other jobs? Obviously, not all jobs allow this flexibility, but surely many more do than just coders.
- hardtke 13y agoLabor laws make these sorts of arrangements difficult in other jobs. If the job requires that you go to the office and utilize the employer's equipment, you generally can't work as a consultant. Also, there are issues with workers compensation insurance. Most people also prefer full time work as it has benefits such as health insurance.