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I believe that the benefit of my choice to live in a low-cost area should accrue to me. If the company really believes in a remote workforce, they should pay b
by loumf 12y ago
I believe that the benefit of my choice to live in a low-cost area should accrue to me. If the company really believes in a remote workforce, they should pay based on value to the company. I am also saving the company on rent and probably some office-only benefits.
In general, they pay the high-cost-of-living person more because they won't take the job otherwise -- you could also not take the job otherwise.
You will have a harder time finding this, and it's a lot easier if you have the skills to back it up. You have to be as productive as an in-office employee and constantly make sure that is understood.
- JoeAltmaier 12y agoLets go one step further - don't tell them where you're (going to) live. Now what can they do? Guess? Because really its no more your employer's business than what car you drive or your kids' names.
- maxbrown 12y agoAlthough I agree with the basic premises - equal pay for equal work, employee should get the benefits of lower cost of living - I think it is the employer's business in more ways than one. Taxes, time zone, internet connection - many things could come into play. Not to mention the golden handcuffs it could create if the employee is drastically overpaid for their local market.
- JoeAltmaier 12y agoOk I'm agreeable to tell the employer what time zone I'm in, but that's about it. The rest I'll tell HR after I'm hired, so they can fill in their forms.