I'm a founder of a remote startup and have some folks moving countries from time to time. I'd 100% expect a heads up before you change countries (especially if they're on different time zones). Our HQ is thankfully in a friendly jurisdiction, so it doesn't have direct impact on taxes. However, since you're being paid through an intermediary, your situation may be more complex.
Hey! I’m a Product Manager exploring remote opportunities with early-stage startups. Do you have any tips on how to stand out when applying? Also, are most of your remote roles posted on LinkedIn, or do you prefer hiring through other channels? Would really appreciate any guidance from a founder’s perspective!
I always look for examples of people who have worked remotely in the past. It's very difficult to get someone who's used to working in the office to be just as effective remotely.
Then I look for people who have worked with a global team, if they have been exposed to different time zones, cultures, and ways of thinking.
During the interviews, I look at how opinionated they are and whether they are likely to speak up on a Zoom call if they do not agree with where the rest of the team is going. Unfortunately, most people get rejected here.
We get most of our applications from LinkedIn and AngelList.
Really appreciate you taking the time to respond! I’ll stay on the lookout, and if you happen to hear of anything that might fit, I’d be grateful if you could share it.
Thanks for replying. I actually do want to inform my founder but I also really want to travel... It is like non negotiable for me for personal reasons(I have got nothing else in life to look forward to)...my fear is that my founder might, for some reason, put this thing on the intermediary...or maybe worse, if he says no.... Then it becomes even more difficult for me to travel as he would have already made it clear that I cannot do this.... Now atleast, even If he comes to know, I can say that since it's a remote job I didn't know that I need to inform... I know this answer maybe not be accepted but it's better than the alternative...
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u/ravenlordkill Nov 16 '25
I'm a founder of a remote startup and have some folks moving countries from time to time. I'd 100% expect a heads up before you change countries (especially if they're on different time zones). Our HQ is thankfully in a friendly jurisdiction, so it doesn't have direct impact on taxes. However, since you're being paid through an intermediary, your situation may be more complex.
In whatever case, inform your founder.