[e-pelaza]

Are looking for local dev/designers only? Remote first is the hot thing right now, so maybe that would help as it would be more attractive.

PS: I'm a 30 year old dude from a 3rd world country learning how to code. I'm not good, yet, but I'm hard working and I learn fast. Just trying my luck, but do you guys take an apprentice? Or maybe in need of customer support? I'm just looking to learn. What's in for you is cost reduction and someone who would be grateful for life for giving him a chance.

[lbriner]

Remote can be challenging for different reasons. We do have remote (UK only) folks but as soon as you extend that to other countries, it is kind of like offshoring but without the value-add of local management. Risk are:

* Time zones can cause things to take a long time to resolve

* Cultural differences can be confusing (like people who say, "yes" to be polite, not because the answer is yes!)

* The legal protections are much lower when dealing with another country

* You have practical concerns like shipping things (laptops etc.) that just create even more work

* Possible language barriers, especially with very complicated or subtle things

I think it can work well but only when you have designed your company around remote-first working and probably only for experienced staff who you can expect to know what they are doing.

[e-pelaza]

I totally agree with you, but you have to provide something attractive for the people you want to hire. You mentioned FAANG, and you know why they get so much attention? They pay 40% above market rate. If you can't attract people with money, you have to find something else. An even with all the challenges, remote work is what attract people nowadays. Try putting yourself in the shoes of those who are looking for work.

[ska]

> They pay 40% above market rate.

In many cases, that is a severe underestimate.