Comment by thecourier

your presencial influence as leader matters.

I can't imagine facebook or amazon being built using remote workers. grinding is hard, painful and demoralizing. but a close team of uber-focused engineers led by example, frequently beat the asses of the 'work-from-home-is-so-comfy' guys.

about why I hire these people: they are gems, who need a coach to make them achieve greatness as a team. this is moneyball.