People don’t want to commute; they just don’t want to miss out

Re:People don’t want to commute; they just don’t want to mis... by ghaff on Tuesday October 01, 2019 @08:45AM (#21124687)

If all things are absolutely equal other than Salary, the company only needs one person, and Bob will take the offer for $50K less--then, yes, they'll probably hire Bob. By virtue of having an expensive lifestyle--and, presumably, more local options--Sally has priced herself out of remote work for companies that genuinely don't care where employees are located.

Of course, real life is more complicated than that and all things are rarely equal.

ADDED: GitLab actually explicitly states: "All things being equal, we will hire people in lower cost markets vs. higher cost markets."

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Re:People don’t want to commute; they just don’t want to mis... by marvin on Tuesday October 01, 2019 @10:11AM (#21125491)

Sally might not have a more expensive lifestyle than Bob, but might be aware that a similar company is willing to pay $150k. And therefore not accept the offer of $100k.

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Re:People don’t want to commute; they just don’t want to mis... by UserIsUnused on Tuesday October 01, 2019 @11:45AM (#21126689)

Not a remote one playing by "everyone region has same pay-rate". Because if there is another one and paying more, then Bob, would also apply there.

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