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All of my previous job searches started with me seeking remote work and ended with me giving up and taking a local job. There clearly is a surplus of great engineers looking for remote gigs.

I've recently landed an on-site job (I had to relocate) that pays pretty well in an R&D type environment that's actually all right -- in fact, this is one of the few jobs I've had that I've not hated -- so I may stay here more than my usual 1-2 years :)

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I really hope there's a big push for remote roles. If that's where the talent wants to be, companies should be able to stay competitive.

Plus, it's much better for the environment. If you can do you work from home, why not?

My biggest problem was that companies can't compete with a good European unlimited contract.

Most want to hire you as a contractor. Contracting I'd have to at least double my salary to take home the same amount of salary and insurances and out of germany it's basically illegal to be a full-time contractor for just one company.

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