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Why? Go get a remote job and triple the salary, to start with. Of course don't mention your current one. Seriously, go scan HN Who Is Hiring thread for remote jobs - for US or Swiss companies, don't bill below six-figure. For German companies, aim high five-figure. Do it now.

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Are there really that many US jobs hiring remote including outside the US so that every underpaid developer in Europe can get hired?

No, probably not. But it's possible that any particular (loosely speaking) underpaid developer can, because not all of them are actively looking for remote work.

> Why?

I used to like this job. I was looking for a new one but COVID-19 happened.

As for the remote job, I currently work 6:30-17:00 with 45 minutes of commute, and the work environment is exausting. I don't think I could handle another job.

I think they meant find a different job rather than an additional job.

Remote jobs paying 6 figures? Aren't they flooded with Indian applicants? Why can I hire an outsourced Indian or Ukrainian for £10,000 PA then? Sounds weird..

They exist.

India has the most unfortunate timezone I guess, so US companies prefer Europeans, as there is at least some overlap. Plus, maybe there's unconscious racism? I.e. subconsciously associating white skin with higher skills.

Simple. It's the difference between being able to find good paying work, and relying on others to find it.

You can be located in a cheap country making thousands a day while others make that in a month. Just need to be a good at finding people whose problems you can solve.

Can you give an example of that? What have you been doing?

Does that really work? What sort of experience levels are you talking about?

I have one year of experience at a FAANG and i posted on the HN "who is looking for a job" thread and got an email from a company.

Do you have an American or EU or other passport?

American

That makes a lot of things easier.

It's easy to make fun of America, but they still have one of the broadest labour markets; and also one of the highest paying for software people.

Would you have gotten that offer with a year of non-FAANG experience?

Probably not

I think your motivational comment has unintentionally come off as patronizing and lacking empathy.

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