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I may have an opportunity to work remotely from different country for my current employer. If they do offer me a contract what would be the main points (gotchas) to look for in there from a position of a software developer?
For example meaning:
- Minimum amount of hours per week.
- Letting you know in advance before terminating the contract.
Are there any other things to keep in mind that may make my life easier?
software-industry contractors contracting
asked Mar 27 '15 at 19:38
Jakub
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I may have an opportunity to work remotely from different country for my current employer. If they do offer me a contract what would be the main points (gotchas) to look for in there from a position of a software developer?
For example meaning:
- Minimum amount of hours per week.
- Letting you know in advance before terminating the contract.
Are there any other things to keep in mind that may make my life easier?
software-industry contractors contracting
asked Mar 27 '15 at 19:38
Jakub
294312
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., Chris E, gnat, Michael Grubey, IDrinkandIKnowThings Apr 5 '15 at 0:27
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
Is this your home country or is it a foreign posting?
– mxyzplk
Mar 27 '15 at 20:01
The company is located in New Zealand, my country is in Europe.
– Jakub
Mar 27 '15 at 20:03
But this is "you get to work from your home country" not "you are going and working in a random other foreign country for your employer" right? Those are very different use cases.
– mxyzplk
Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
I get to work from my home country.
– Jakub
Mar 27 '15 at 20:06
I don't understand how this can be closed as opinion-based; there are specific things to look for in contracts such as hours of work, termination criteria, etc.
– Rudolf Olah
Oct 22 '15 at 14:00
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I may have an opportunity to work remotely from different country for my current employer. If they do offer me a contract what would be the main points (gotchas) to look for in there from a position of a software developer?
For example meaning:
- Minimum amount of hours per week.
- Letting you know in advance before terminating the contract.
Are there any other things to keep in mind that may make my life easier?
software-industry contractors contracting
asked Mar 27 '15 at 19:38
Jakub
294312
I may have an opportunity to work remotely from different country for my current employer. If they do offer me a contract what would be the main points (gotchas) to look for in there from a position of a software developer?
For example meaning:
- Minimum amount of hours per week.
- Letting you know in advance before terminating the contract.
Are there any other things to keep in mind that may make my life easier?
software-industry contractors contracting
asked Mar 27 '15 at 19:38
Jakub
294312
asked Mar 27 '15 at 19:38
Jakub
294312
asked Mar 27 '15 at 19:38
Jakub
294312
asked Mar 27 '15 at 19:38
Jakub
294312
294312
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., Chris E, gnat, Michael Grubey, IDrinkandIKnowThings Apr 5 '15 at 0:27
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., Chris E, gnat, Michael Grubey, IDrinkandIKnowThings Apr 5 '15 at 0:27
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
Is this your home country or is it a foreign posting?
– mxyzplk
Mar 27 '15 at 20:01
The company is located in New Zealand, my country is in Europe.
– Jakub
Mar 27 '15 at 20:03
But this is "you get to work from your home country" not "you are going and working in a random other foreign country for your employer" right? Those are very different use cases.
– mxyzplk
Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
I get to work from my home country.
– Jakub
Mar 27 '15 at 20:06
I don't understand how this can be closed as opinion-based; there are specific things to look for in contracts such as hours of work, termination criteria, etc.
– Rudolf Olah
Oct 22 '15 at 14:00
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Is this your home country or is it a foreign posting?
– mxyzplk
Mar 27 '15 at 20:01
The company is located in New Zealand, my country is in Europe.
– Jakub
Mar 27 '15 at 20:03
But this is "you get to work from your home country" not "you are going and working in a random other foreign country for your employer" right? Those are very different use cases.
– mxyzplk
Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
I get to work from my home country.
– Jakub
Mar 27 '15 at 20:06
I don't understand how this can be closed as opinion-based; there are specific things to look for in contracts such as hours of work, termination criteria, etc.
– Rudolf Olah
Oct 22 '15 at 14:00
Is this your home country or is it a foreign posting?
– mxyzplk
Mar 27 '15 at 20:01
Is this your home country or is it a foreign posting?
– mxyzplk
Mar 27 '15 at 20:01
The company is located in New Zealand, my country is in Europe.
– Jakub
Mar 27 '15 at 20:03
The company is located in New Zealand, my country is in Europe.
– Jakub
Mar 27 '15 at 20:03
But this is "you get to work from your home country" not "you are going and working in a random other foreign country for your employer" right? Those are very different use cases.
– mxyzplk
Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
But this is "you get to work from your home country" not "you are going and working in a random other foreign country for your employer" right? Those are very different use cases.
– mxyzplk
Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
I get to work from my home country.
– Jakub
Mar 27 '15 at 20:06
I get to work from my home country.
– Jakub
Mar 27 '15 at 20:06
I don't understand how this can be closed as opinion-based; there are specific things to look for in contracts such as hours of work, termination criteria, etc.
– Rudolf Olah
Oct 22 '15 at 14:00
I don't understand how this can be closed as opinion-based; there are specific things to look for in contracts such as hours of work, termination criteria, etc.
– Rudolf Olah
Oct 22 '15 at 14:00
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Things to make sure are covered:
- Payment terms; consequences of late or non-payment
- Assignment of rights (i.e. they do not get the rights until AFTER final payment has been received)
- Termination (by them or you): how is unpaid balance/unfinished work handled?
I would also delineate methods and frequency of communication (from both parties), revisions, code reviews, schedules, status, etc.
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:28
Voxwoman
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I think you should wear the shoes of the employer as well as yourself. As an employer who has employed people overseas, I ask for:
Minimum hours
3 weeks advance notice of days off
A daily work report
No requirement to pay benefits (special instance)
Two weeks advance notice (keeping a bonus pool available that gets cancelled if this is not achieved)
If I were the contractor:
Defined minimum hours
Performance review intervals
Advance notice of termination (one month)
Internet access reimbursement
Travel reimbursement
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
John Stack
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Things to make sure are covered:
- Payment terms; consequences of late or non-payment
- Assignment of rights (i.e. they do not get the rights until AFTER final payment has been received)
- Termination (by them or you): how is unpaid balance/unfinished work handled?
I would also delineate methods and frequency of communication (from both parties), revisions, code reviews, schedules, status, etc.
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:28
Voxwoman
2,072513
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Things to make sure are covered:
- Payment terms; consequences of late or non-payment
- Assignment of rights (i.e. they do not get the rights until AFTER final payment has been received)
- Termination (by them or you): how is unpaid balance/unfinished work handled?
I would also delineate methods and frequency of communication (from both parties), revisions, code reviews, schedules, status, etc.
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:28
Voxwoman
2,072513
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Things to make sure are covered:
- Payment terms; consequences of late or non-payment
- Assignment of rights (i.e. they do not get the rights until AFTER final payment has been received)
- Termination (by them or you): how is unpaid balance/unfinished work handled?
I would also delineate methods and frequency of communication (from both parties), revisions, code reviews, schedules, status, etc.
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:28
Voxwoman
2,072513
Things to make sure are covered:
- Payment terms; consequences of late or non-payment
- Assignment of rights (i.e. they do not get the rights until AFTER final payment has been received)
- Termination (by them or you): how is unpaid balance/unfinished work handled?
I would also delineate methods and frequency of communication (from both parties), revisions, code reviews, schedules, status, etc.
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:28
Voxwoman
2,072513
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:28
Voxwoman
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answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:28
Voxwoman
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answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:28
Voxwoman
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2,072513
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suggest improvements |Â
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2
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I think you should wear the shoes of the employer as well as yourself. As an employer who has employed people overseas, I ask for:
Minimum hours
3 weeks advance notice of days off
A daily work report
No requirement to pay benefits (special instance)
Two weeks advance notice (keeping a bonus pool available that gets cancelled if this is not achieved)
If I were the contractor:
Defined minimum hours
Performance review intervals
Advance notice of termination (one month)
Internet access reimbursement
Travel reimbursement
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
John Stack
1715
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
I think you should wear the shoes of the employer as well as yourself. As an employer who has employed people overseas, I ask for:
Minimum hours
3 weeks advance notice of days off
A daily work report
No requirement to pay benefits (special instance)
Two weeks advance notice (keeping a bonus pool available that gets cancelled if this is not achieved)
If I were the contractor:
Defined minimum hours
Performance review intervals
Advance notice of termination (one month)
Internet access reimbursement
Travel reimbursement
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
John Stack
1715
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
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I think you should wear the shoes of the employer as well as yourself. As an employer who has employed people overseas, I ask for:
Minimum hours
3 weeks advance notice of days off
A daily work report
No requirement to pay benefits (special instance)
Two weeks advance notice (keeping a bonus pool available that gets cancelled if this is not achieved)
If I were the contractor:
Defined minimum hours
Performance review intervals
Advance notice of termination (one month)
Internet access reimbursement
Travel reimbursement
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
John Stack
1715
I think you should wear the shoes of the employer as well as yourself. As an employer who has employed people overseas, I ask for:
Minimum hours
3 weeks advance notice of days off
A daily work report
No requirement to pay benefits (special instance)
Two weeks advance notice (keeping a bonus pool available that gets cancelled if this is not achieved)
If I were the contractor:
Defined minimum hours
Performance review intervals
Advance notice of termination (one month)
Internet access reimbursement
Travel reimbursement
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
John Stack
1715
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
John Stack
1715
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
John Stack
1715
answered Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
John Stack
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Is this your home country or is it a foreign posting?
– mxyzplk
Mar 27 '15 at 20:01
The company is located in New Zealand, my country is in Europe.
– Jakub
Mar 27 '15 at 20:03
But this is "you get to work from your home country" not "you are going and working in a random other foreign country for your employer" right? Those are very different use cases.
– mxyzplk
Mar 27 '15 at 20:05
I get to work from my home country.
– Jakub
Mar 27 '15 at 20:06
I don't understand how this can be closed as opinion-based; there are specific things to look for in contracts such as hours of work, termination criteria, etc.
– Rudolf Olah
Oct 22 '15 at 14:00