Comment on Ask HN: How do you hire remote workers abroad, like developers or writers?parentComments−vfc1OP4yThank you for commenting, that would be great news. But is it really that simple?What about work contracts, and should I ask them to issue a company invoice explicitly?A company invoice can always be included as expenses, right?−inphovore4yIt is trial and error, by luck and persistence.Are you a contractor? Do you bill?You start with what you think works for you and opinionated contractors will offer alternatives if necessary.Unreliability, lack of communication, and expectations are all on you.Have clear goals, never delegate an abstract idea, always delegate a discrete task (refine over time.)As a contractor I always budget 25% of costs as administrivia. That’s correspondence, invoicing, or other non product related time.−s1artibartfast4yYes, it is that simple.Contracts are optional, but may be useful to be clear.Invoices are easy, you can make them in word or excel, or notepad, or on a napkin.Regarding expenses, more info is required (eg where you are, do you have a company, ect)
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Thank you for commenting, that would be great news. But is it really that simple?
What about work contracts, and should I ask them to issue a company invoice explicitly?
A company invoice can always be included as expenses, right?
It is trial and error, by luck and persistence.
Are you a contractor? Do you bill?
You start with what you think works for you and opinionated contractors will offer alternatives if necessary.
Unreliability, lack of communication, and expectations are all on you.
Have clear goals, never delegate an abstract idea, always delegate a discrete task (refine over time.)
As a contractor I always budget 25% of costs as administrivia. That’s correspondence, invoicing, or other non product related time.
Yes, it is that simple.
Contracts are optional, but may be useful to be clear.
Invoices are easy, you can make them in word or excel, or notepad, or on a napkin.
Regarding expenses, more info is required (eg where you are, do you have a company, ect)