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Re:Who still needs the office? U.S. companies start cutting ... by pinot on Thursday July 23, 2020 @07:17PM (#23933870)
That only works as long as the company is able to hire someone with your skillset at your new LocalRate.
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Re:Who still needs the office? U.S. companies start cutting ... by ivojp on Thursday July 23, 2020 @08:14PM (#23934272)
This cuts both ways; your ability to demand higher pay is contingent on that you can get that pay elsewhere. If other companies at your new LocalRate are paying substantially less, then your remote employer only has to beat those offers to remain competitive (from your point of view).
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