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Kush @krabf

Why label your company as "remote-first" if you only hire from the United States?

Igor Štumberger
Replying to @krabf

I don't think those are mutually exclusive to be honest. You can have a remote-first company and that could mean there's no offices and anyone works from remotely.

Igor Štumberger
Replying to @krabf

Maybe it's also it's easier (taxes, legal) to hire from the same country you're incorporated in. But you are in a sense limiting your teams by not being open to hire better talent from a global pool of people. It's a decision corporate has to make and it's not easy I'd say.

Igor Štumberger
Replying to @krabf

That being said, job postings should include these facts. I've seen quite a lot of postings labeling the position "Remote (US)" or "Remote (US, EU)" or even just writing the "work time" timezones in the description and that's a good way to be upfront about stuff like this.

Kush
Kush @krabf
Replying to @curious

It would be beneficial if they were to provide a comprehensive explanation of job requirements in their listings/careers page so applicants from all over the world could get a clear picture of what's possible and decide if it's worth applying.

Igor Štumberger
Replying to @krabf

Yeah, I agree completely.