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Re: Ask HN: The best way to find remote job

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Post by shtpavel »

zura wrote: post #59
hackerboos wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Multiply it by 3 then. Edit: Let me clarify - not saying that Eastern European programmers are better or worse but the living costs are obviously lower in Eastern Europe than say Western Europe.

Not necessary. I'm from Georgia, eastern Europe. I was astonished during my recent visit in Berlin of how cheap it is, especially groceries/food, clothes, toys, etc... I was also comparing prices in San Diego, California, and it was quite on par with Georgia. The main reason eastern Europe appears cheap is the human labour - people are just used to low income...

Love Georgia) but I broked my hip in Gudauri this February ))

Re: Ask HN: The best way to find remote job

#62

Post by insuffi »

zura wrote: post #59
hackerboos wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Multiply it by 3 then. Edit: Let me clarify - not saying that Eastern European programmers are better or worse but the living costs are obviously lower in Eastern Europe than say Western Europe.

Not necessary. I'm from Georgia, eastern Europe. I was astonished during my recent visit in Berlin of how cheap it is, especially groceries/food, clothes, toys, etc... I was also comparing prices in San Diego, California, and it was quite on par with Georgia. The main reason eastern Europe appears cheap is the human labour - people are just used to low income...

Can't agree more.

US west coast prices are terrifyingly similar to prices in the Baltic States(unless you're living in a metropolis such as NYC).

Something to remember: It doesn't matter that you're from Ukraine. It matters where the company you work remotely for is stationed. If you find a company in the US or western EU willing to hire you, you can probably ask for their domestic market rates :)

Good luck.

Re: Ask HN: The best way to find remote job

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Post by j45 »

I'm really surprised oDesk has not been mentioned. They have merged with elance, and the type of work you are looking for at the rates you are seeking (and higher) are routinely listed there.

I would create a profile on that site, most new freelancers there start with a lower rate to build experience and feedback and in a few months look to raise the rate.

Feel free to contact me by email and I can tell you what my experience has been from the hiring side.

Re: Ask HN: The best way to find remote job

#64

Post by zura »

j45 wrote: post #63

I'm really surprised oDesk has not been mentioned. They have merged with elance, and the type of work you are looking for at the rates you are seeking (and higher) are routinely listed there. I would create a profile on that site, most new freelancers there start with a lower rate to build experience and feedback and in a few months look to raise the rate. Feel free to contact me by email and I can tell you what my e…

Not sure about hiring side (about quality...), but from the contractor side - stay away from these sites. It is the race to the bottom...

Re: Ask HN: The best way to find remote job

#65

Post by mrfusion »

fecak wrote: post #56
warp wrote: post #20

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I got hired through WeWorkRemotely fairly recently, I didn't know the competition could be that fierce! :)

Competition for remote work is fierce, and is only going to get more fierce for as long as it remains rare. For most people that are applying for remote work, they are applying not because of the work itself or a strong belief in the company. Their #1 search criterion is for remote work and all other details are probably a somewhat distant second, and until remote jobs are more available you will find it a competitiv…

But on the flip side, companies can get quality talent for cheap salaries, no?

Re: Ask HN: The best way to find remote job

#66

Post by mrfusion »

fecak wrote: post #56
warp wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I got hired through WeWorkRemotely fairly recently, I didn't know the competition could be that fierce! :)

Competition for remote work is fierce, and is only going to get more fierce for as long as it remains rare. For most people that are applying for remote work, they are applying not because of the work itself or a strong belief in the company. Their #1 search criterion is for remote work and all other details are probably a somewhat distant second, and until remote jobs are more available you will find it a competitiv…

Do you think the remote full time employee model makes sense, or is it better to switch to something like freelancing for remote employees?

Re: Ask HN: The best way to find remote job

#67

Post by zura »

shtpavel wrote: post #61
zura wrote: post #59

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not necessary. I'm from Georgia, eastern Europe. I was astonished during my recent visit in Berlin of how cheap it is, especially groceries/food, clothes, toys, etc... I was also comparing prices in San Diego, California, and it was quite on par with Georgia. The main reason eastern Europe appears cheap is the human labour - people are just used to low income...

Love Georgia) but I broked my hip in Gudauri this February ))

The summer season should be more safe I think ;)

Re: Ask HN: The best way to find remote job

#68

Post by justizin »

lyyons wrote: post #39
mapleoin wrote: post #24

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Hi, I'm just here to confirm Muphry's law[1]. You missed an indefinite article here: If you are looking for job in your native language, ... [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muphry%27s_law

Muphry's [sic] law, indeed.

click the link, it's not [sic] so much as Muphry's law is not to be confused with Murphy's.

"Muphry's law is an adage that states that when a person criticises another's editing or proofreading, there will be a mistake of a similar kind in that criticism. The name is a deliberate misspelling of Murphy's law."

Re: Ask HN: The best way to find remote job

#69

Post by zura »

insuffi wrote: post #62
zura wrote: post #59

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not necessary. I'm from Georgia, eastern Europe. I was astonished during my recent visit in Berlin of how cheap it is, especially groceries/food, clothes, toys, etc... I was also comparing prices in San Diego, California, and it was quite on par with Georgia. The main reason eastern Europe appears cheap is the human labour - people are just used to low income...

Can't agree more. US west coast prices are terrifyingly similar to prices in the Baltic States(unless you're living in a metropolis such as NYC). Something to remember: It doesn't matter that you're from Ukraine. It matters where the company you work remotely for is stationed. If you find a company in the US or western EU willing to hire you, you can probably ask for their domestic market rates :) Good luck.

Yes. Actually, some companies have policies that they research local salaries and offer accordingly. Needless to say, I don't work for such companies.

Re: Ask HN: The best way to find remote job

#70

Post by nanidin »

lyyons wrote: post #39
mapleoin wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hi, I'm just here to confirm Muphry's law[1]. You missed an indefinite article here: If you are looking for job in your native language, ... [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muphry%27s_law

Muphry's [sic] law, indeed.

If you follow the link, you'll see:

> Not to be confused with Murphy's law.

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