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Should Remote Compensation Be Tied Location?
On Twitter the other day, David Anson asked, If someone is working 100% remotely, why should their pay be tied to which city they are in? They produce exactly the same work if they are in a big city vs. a farm house. “Cost of living” adjustments are for when the job forces people to work somewhere; that’s not relevant here. This sparked a lively debate. Several people suggested cost of living and local market rates warrant different pay based on a person’s city of residence. I disagreed. Yes,...