Ask HN: Remote workers of HN, what is your experience?

I have seen a lot of good paying remote jobs in the last "Who is hiring?" post. I am wondering what remote workers are experiencing in terms of payments, communications, job satisfaction etc? How companies are handling time differences, time tracking issues? I have heard a lot that some companies have strict rules for the time spending in front of computer. They are using some kind of screen and webcam recording software. Is it the case for majority of companies?