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		gwbas1c on June 11, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Pros and cons of working at a startup in 2... This is exactly how overseas outsourcing works. The vast majority of the foreign people I work with are under arrangements just like you describe. This is also similar to how a lot of small software development firms work; they develop web sites and mobile apps for companies on contract.

Clubber on June 11, 2018 [–]

There were some US companies that did this as well before the dot bomb. One of the selling points would be you get "bench time," which meant paid in-between assignments. I think large companies that make a lot with consulting fees use this model as well, but I'm not sure which ones.

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