stewartma

This is a great response, thanks for sharing.

I think over-communicating actually is a trait that the most successful remote workers share. I like the accountability point you made as well: you don't want to send your boss an empty email at the end of the day. I think I'll give this a go.

Why do you think your performance dropped with WFH? Is it the social isolation bit?

Totally agreed. The closer interaction with others helped me stay focused too (though there's a balance there.)

Don't know if it's because working remotely lacks that, or if there's something inherently just different about video calls for collaboration.

I see, thank you so much for your detailed response again davismfwl. It definitely seems like going the international contractor route seems most feasible. I do wonder though at what breaking point it just makes sense to hire an international worker full-time and when that investment is worth it. Given your explanation, it definitely seems that PEO is the best route.

wow, this is such a detailed response, thanks so much!! curious what were the extra record keeping you mentioned when hiring international contractors?

this is awesome, thanks for sharing! those PEOs seem expensive...