So, what's the deal with all these "fully remote" job postings lately? I’m constantly getting notifications from linkedin, glassdoor and frequently reading along those posts and studios shout about how they’re %100 remote-friendly. Sounds awesome, right? You’re imagining yourself working from your cozy little home office, in your own timezone, no commutes, no awkward office small talk.
But then, BAM—you hit the bottom of the job description, right after wading through the "qualifications" and "desirable skills" lists. You know the ones: "7+ years AAA game dev experience," "shipped at least three major titles," "can summon Cthulhu using Blender modifiers," etc. And right when you think you're ready to apply, you spot it:
"Applicants must reside in one of these locations: .......... .......... ..........."
Sorry, whats that? Is this not "fully" remote? Because now it feels more like remote-ish, but only if you’re in our magic circle of acceptable locations.
Then you want to write to them something like,
Dear Recruiter,
Thank you so much for considering my application! I was thrilled to find out about the "fully-remote" position at your company, though I must admit, I was a bit surprised by the unexpected regional restrictions.
But hey, life’s full of surprises, right?
In the spirit of maintaining that same energy, I’ve enclosed my real cover letter in a password-protected document, which you’ll find inside the attached zip file. Naturally, the password for the zip file is stored in a .txt file, which, as you might have guessed, is also password-protected. Don’t worry—the password for that file is hidden along these lines somewhere.
It’s like being handed the keys to the car you’ve always wanted, only to find out they don’t fit your lock. How about calling it “mostly remote, with a twist?” That’s at least honest. At least then, I'd save my time and keep my expectations in check.
It’s 2024, folks. Let’s sort this out. Remote means remote
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