Sure, and it's a good point that I think companies should consider instead of downright rejecting this option.

There are implications though: - What about equity grants? A lot of comp in SV based companies is based on equity (both liquid/illiquid). If you are hiring someone on a pure cash basis vs other people who are not - what kind of dynamic / incentives that will create?

I'm very curios about hearing your experiences working in freelance capacity for a US based company though, it sounds like something I would like to do at some point (as of hiring someone), and would really appreciate the ideas