we've recently hired 2 well paid tech workers to work 100% remotely. 10 (5?) years ago they would have had to move. now they don't. in fact, it never even ca

we've recently hired 2 well paid tech workers to work 100% remotely. 10 (5?) years ago they would have had to move. now they don't. in fact, it never even came up. we only wanted one thing - their skills and experience. also, more people are commuting via plane or long drive from monday-thursday. companies in wealthier areas can easily cover airfare and hotel for the difference in the price of living - it can be very cheap if you purchase everything ahead of time, like < $2k/month or $24k/year which could easily cover the difference in pay and expenses from, let's say, new york to western pennsylvania or LA to Oregon (on a $150k salary vs. $200k salary that's still a $26k/year savings - no brainer). it happens more with consultants but it also happens with very senior employees i.e. VP level and above. i don't mean this to be facetious at all but i think the general development and adoption of easy and effective (this stuff didn't actually work until a few years ago!) audio and video conferencing in the past few years makes this all possible. a face to face conversation can be had over the weekend if your'e the boss, or any time during the week if you're a parent.