The Remote Islander

7 Remote-First Companies That Hire Globally — Including Where You Are (Ep. 24)

Sacha Episode 24

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Seven companies. Zero geographic restrictions. All hiring globally - and yes, that includes you.

In this episode, I break down seven remote-first companies that are genuinely worth your time as a Caribbean or LATAM professional. 

Not companies that "allow" remote work - companies where remote is the foundation. 

From the creative-as-a-service world of Superside to the radical salary transparency of Buffer, this is your no-fluff shortlist of employers who have already built the infrastructure to hire you, pay you, and support you across borders.

Key topics covered:

  • Why remote-first culture matters more than remote-friendly policy — and how to tell the difference
  • Automattic, GitLab, Zapier, Superside, SafetyWing, Remote.com, and Buffer: what each company does and what to expect going in
  • Why written English is your competitive advantage — and how to sharpen it before you apply
  • Three practical principles for actually landing a role at any of these companies

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