When you want to find your dream job and start a new life, one of the most popular options is to relocate to a new country. The options are endless in Canada, the United States, or even somewhere in Europe. But if you want to work for an international company or build a global career, relocating isn’t the only option you have. Remote tech jobs are in high-demand right now.
One of the lasting changes the coronavirus pandemic has left is that you don’t need to be boxed into an office or work your traditional 9-5 hours. Working from anywhere is the go-to option, and thousands of businesses have adopted this working model as it has quickly become the norm.
Some have gone one step beyond with flexible start and finish times or working when you feel most productive.
Locally, that might seem easier. But if you want an international job and work for a company in another country, how can you work from home in that situation? Tech job remote positions are open to all — here’s what to expect.
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If you’re familiar with us, you know how helpful we are in ensuring tech talent fin the best tech job positions and also help them relocate throughout the entire process. But not all of our clients from North America and Europe are strict when it comes to relocation. Many of them post remote jobs you can apply to and begin working remotely immediately.
Some start remotely but then allow you to relocate later, meaning if you’re keen to experience a new country and begin a borderless life, it’s the perfect fix.
It’s also easy to think that relocation is the only way to get a high salary and excellent benefits. That isn’t the case. Whether you’re a software developer, engineer, or anything in between, companies offering remote work also offer high salaries, amazing benefits, and, in some cases, even more, desirable perks to secure the best talent.
It’s why candidates are now in control.
Is a Remote Tech Job Good for Your Career?
A common misconception about working remotely is that it puts you behind those in the office daily. That couldn’t be further from the truth. As long as your workload and quality of work aren’t impacted, it doesn’t matter when you’re sitting in an office or on a beach.
Working from home makes for happier, healthier work life. It also gives you a healthy work-life balance without worrying about commuting or transportation costs. Employers are taking this seriously, as 72% claim remote work has positively impacted employee retention.
When remote working options are in place, employees are more likely to stick around.
There are benefits for both parties. You have more time for yourself, your family, exercise, and friends, while companies enjoy the best version of you, that’s motivated and happy in the position.
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The Benefits of Working Remotely
Not every work-from-home situation is full of distractions. Being at home and in a comfortable, familiar space means focusing more and being more productive. Here are more benefits of remote work you need to know.
- Better work-life balance.
- No commuting costs or travel time.
- More time with your loved ones.
- Less spending.
- More inclusivity.
- Less pollution.
- Improvements on your performance and productivity.
- Independence.
- Improvements to your communication’s skills.
Amazon, Facebook, Google, HubSpot — are just some of the global powerhouses that have recognized how beneficial it can be to offer work-from-home options to their employees. They’ve kept this option even if businesses worldwide are trying to return to normal. They also realize it’s one of the most effective ways to attract and retain some of the best tech talents, like you.
Remote Jobs for Developers
Developers have to be some of the most productive employees in a business. It’s possibly why companies would have laughed off the idea of working from home decades ago. However, IT talent has proven themselves as a reliable group that can be even more productive in an environment most familiar to them.
Developers themselves are keen to stay at home, too. A new report has found that developers have a solid appetite for work from home to balance their home lives. Here are some of the key takeaways:
- 75% of developers want to work from home for at least three days a week.
- More than 60% of developers are already working from home on a full-time basis.
- 75% work from home for at least three days or more.
- 68% of developers claim they can get more done when working remotely.
- Only 32% felt more productive in an office.
- 64% of developers reported a better work-life balance.
- 48% of developers felt less stressed when working from home.
The most significant benefit for candidates like you is that it opens up many more opportunities. Local markets could be flooded with fewer chances of securing your dream role — if one exists near you. If you want to work for some of the biggest companies in the world, then considering a remote option is what can unlock so many doors for you that were previously unimaginable.
The IT and tech world is no different. While it seems like an industry where being on-site is the expectation, it ranks second in industries embracing remote work, so expect to see more positions available where you can work from home.
Simply being a body to fill a seat in the office isn’t going to be rewarding. What is rewarding is doing your best possible work in technology without compromising on time with family, saving money, and moving with the times.
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Conclusion
Innovative technology is making remote work more manageable than being in an office. Don’t fall behind the competition and let other tech talents take the most desirable jobs from some of the world’s prestigious companies. Sign up to VanHack today, create your free profile and see the full range of remote working options available for you.
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