Is anyone really hiring remote workers?

18 Comments

1. AnonymousAugust 30,2024 at 12:37PM UTC

   I understand there are still plenty of employers hiring remotely, but I think there are a lot more people seeking full remote than there are positions available.

2. AnonymousAugust 30,2024 at 1:17PM UTC

   Honestly, not a lot that will cater to what people envision. Holiday time is really where the biggest need for remote will be only for the season. Remote will be transitioning from being in an office for a while with growth into remote is my call. There's too much building real estate out there, they need people in the buildings. It was a perk, not a forever.

3. AnonymousAugust 30,2024 at 1:20PM UTC

   There are some places. My workplace will hire fully remote, hybrid or in office if they want to. We're based in NY but still hiring people from all over the country.

   Unfortunately that's becoming increasingly rare as CEOs are stupid and think that we have to be in the office to be productive.

4. AnonymousAugust 31,2024 at 12:47PM UTC

   Another reason it’s becoming increasingly rare is because remote work is only for self motivated employees. My CFO eliminated hybrid positions because of employees that saw it as an opportunity to do very little work. Even going as far as buying a device that periodically moved their mouse to appear active in Teams. Personally, I worked harder and longer at home.

5. AnonymousAugust 31,2024 at 2:42PM UTC

   I really think those people are few and far between. It's an ASSUMPTION. I've not seen any big change in my work or other people's work since many of us went remote.

   And those people aren't going to work in the office either. Instead they'll be playing on their phones and just randomly pushing their mouse once in awhile.

   Most jobs require some self motivation. My job did in the office. I was just left to my own devices to do my work most of the time. I could have easily played on my phone or read a book or surfed the internet without anyone being the wiser.

6. AnonymousAugust 30,2024 at 2:04PM UTC

   My company hires remote for positions we can't find talent locally. Otherwise we hire hybrid only.

7. AnonymousAugust 30,2024 at 2:06PM UTC

   All I see is in-office and hybrid if you want more than minimum wage.

8. AnonymousAugust 30,2024 at 8:10PM UTC

   Yes, however it depends on the position. In my space as a Regulatory Affairs-Software professional, there are tons of remote work opportunities. However, this may not be so much for other industries. If someone has a vast number of domains under their belt, it may be a good idea to pivot if the remote work is a huge driver for them. At this point in my life, it is for me.

9. AnonymousAugust 31,2024 at 6:48AM UTC

   Yes. In my industry, hospital IT, there are many remote positions. I should say mostly all the jobs are remote. We are full timers, sprinkled with consultants, and we are hiring seasoned professionals who can work independently and off-site. Remote work is not for everyone who desires it. I can honestly say that in my position I've worked harder remotely than I've ever done having to be on site everyday. Remote work is an opportunity for self-driven and motivated people. It is not a time to sit back and play with your pets. It is a time to work from where you need to, on your own terms... with the emphasis on WORK.

10. AbbylalaAugust 31,2024 at 1:50PM UTC

    Many companies that originally hired hybrid are now making people come back to the office full time.

11. AnonymousAugust 31,2024 at 3:26PM UTC

    Most companies view remote work as a perk and will pay less for those positions if they offer them.

12. AnonymousAugust 31,2024 at 3:42PM UTC

    and if true, those companies suck. The norm is for the salary to reflect where the candidate lives, not necessarily paying less. If you’re living in Iowa applying for a job in California, you’re not going to be offered California wages, you will be offered Iowa wages. Hope that helps!

13. AnonymousSeptember 3,2024 at 2:44PM UTC

    @Anonymous 08/31/24 at 11:42AM EDT: What you are saying about remote positions and advising really depends on the skill set that you have.

    I work in IT, specifically medical IT. Recruitment agencies offer very competitive rates depending on what skills you have since they directly profit from your salary. Consultant work is heavily in demand and the pay is actually really good - if you possess a certain set of skills, have had experience that can be fact checked, and have the ability to learn new software, quickly. Not everything is for everyone, and you definitely don't know everything about the world of remote employment. It does exist. I am living proof and it does depend on what your occupation actually is.

14. rgstaffing@bellsouth.netAugust 31,2024 at 6:54PM UTC

    Again, this is not true. Companies do want employees to return to the office but many offer hybrid meaning 3 days in the office and two days work from home. There are however many opportunities that are work from home. I don't know where Anonymous is getting her statistics but the pay is the pay.

15. Afo Ogbeyalu KaluAugust 31,2024 at 11:23PM UTC

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwells/2024/08/26/30-companies-hiring-fully-remote-jobs-in-2024/

16. AnonymousSeptember 1,2024 at 1:36AM UTC

    I researched a sample of 6 companies on this list and the pay offered is 30% lower than other companies in the same space and same level. They just tweak the remote titles a bit.

17. AnonymousSeptember 1,2024 at 12:55PM UTC

    Yes, for highly skilled workers. Everyone wants a WFH job with zero high value skills. You have to know how to do something that makes you valuable.

18. AnonymousSeptember 3,2024 at 2:30PM UTC

    Yes. Some jobs are hybrid remote and some are completely remote. Regardless of which kind of remote position you end up with, they need to know that you are reliable and not fraudulent. For hybrid remote, there is usually a period of time where you do need to be in the office for at least 90 days or so, for the probationary period, and then a few days a month, thereafter. For a completely remote, legitimate position, you usually need to be working with a company who specializes in vetting candidates for other companies, like recruiters for a consultant company. The company who wants to hire remotely wants to be sure you are not fraudulent, but you are legit, that you have the skills and encompass the work ethic that they need to fill that position. I have found many, many opportunities for remote positions on LinkedIn, and recruiting companies who will take you through the steps to find you the right position and guarantee that you are legit to companies who are looking to fill the gaps. Good luck (skills).