[toomuchtodo]

>IMHO, the reason remote isn't done more often is it's a hassle. You need the right tools in place. You need people with the right mindset. There are tax issues around employing people in multiple states and/or countries. There are also shipping costs involved in sending equipment around the country and/or the world. The lack of control over said equipment and the data on it... the list goes on and on. Each one is surmountable on its own, but add them together and it become so much easier to insist everybody be in the same room. Especially if it's going to be a high stress environment, like a startup.

Bottom line: The founders/company owners/whatever MUST be invested in the company being a fully remote company. It doesn't work otherwise. If you're at somewhere where working remote is handled half-assed, I suggest departing for a place that takes it seriously. They are out there.

Disclaimer: I work for a 100% remote startup.