[dhh]

Dude, this whole software business thing at 37signals got started with me in Denmark.

Also, we just hired someone from Russia.

What makes it harder is that for this to work, you need timezone overlap. I now live in Spain half the year, but it does require me to work from 1pm to 9pm. I enjoy it like that and it fits well with the Spanish lifestyle, but it doesn't work for everyone.

[hugs]

A few years ago, why did you move from Denmark to the HQ in Chicago? Could you have just stayed in Denmark?

[dhh]

Because I like living in the US better than living in Denmark.

I've recently moved to Spain for part of the year because I like 65F and Sunny better than the Chicago Winter.

Neither moves had anything to do with work per se. (Except that I'm a better worker when I live where I want to live)

[JoeDeveloper]

Except that I'm a better worker when I live where I want to live.

I can't agree with this enough.

The lack of structural violence is also a huge win, being able to hack at 24+ hour stretches without being told that they are locking up now, or obligations to go for a Wed, Thurs, Friday beer etc. can also be conducive to high levels of productivity.

[SingAlong]

Can you throw some light on what kind of agreements remote workers outside the country (US) are hired?