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Re:Ask HN: Is freelance web development still a viable path ... by Roark66 on Tuesday May 14, 2019 @07:51AM (#19908648)
Exactly, it really is silly that the whole "outsource everything to India" mindset was replaced with "everyone has to be in the same building", no remote work, no work from home on some days of the week etc, as it would somehow increase productivity. It doesn't it simply strips companies that mandate such policies to loose the best of their staff which can go away and find work elsewhere in one weeks time.
Re:Ask HN: Is freelance web development still a viable path ... by mprev on Tuesday May 14, 2019 @08:44AM (#19908920)
I’ve worked remotely for the past 13 years and now run a small company that is remote, despite having an office available.

Offering remote positions is not just a case of throwing a switch. It requires significant cultural and process changes.

Speaking from experience, I’d prefer to work for companies that are committed to remote rather than one that accommodates one or two remote people.