It's funny how the alternative to S/V wages and staff is almost always to go to India (or similar place), as well, rather than ever consider branch offices in any smaller towns in the US.

But of course, there's no talent in Denver or Des Moines, but plenty overseas (if it's cheap enough)

It's intolerable to have to call somebody on Mountain Time or Central Time, but OK to have to coordinate meetings on the other side of the world.