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Re:Hacker News' “Who is Hiring?” thread, part 2, remote and ... by Dangeranger on Monday July 11, 2016 @01:24PM (#12072643)
70k is a good salary even in many places within the US, the problem is that the cost of living in SF and NYC makes that salary very hard to live on. Rent in some locations within SF and NYC can meet or exceed 70k.
Re:Hacker News' “Who is Hiring?” thread, part 2, remote and ... by kowdermeister on Monday July 11, 2016 @01:27PM (#12072668)
I get that, it's just so unreal to see these numbers for the same thing as I do. This is a really good reason why remote work is going to level the market. I'm a bit surprised that it's not already around 50% of hires.
Re:Hacker News' “Who is Hiring?” thread, part 2, remote and ... by branchless on Monday July 11, 2016 @01:39PM (#12072762)
Remote working on this scale in several major industries would precipitate a second banking crisis far larger than 2008 I suspect.
Re:Hacker News' “Who is Hiring?” thread, part 2, remote and ... by Dangeranger on Tuesday July 12, 2016 @10:00AM (#12078974)
What is considered 'good' compensation for a senior developer in Budapest? Have you been turned down for remote work due to where you live?