Riley D. said: So the downside is, no benefits (or, rather, you have to pay for them yourself). That's disappointing, but understandable for an online-only small business. Do you have a 401(k) plan? =) Riley D. said: The upside is, you get way more flexibility (e.g. no set office hours, you can work when and where you want, no commute, flex your schedule around other important things in life, etc.) But at any rate, it's not a temporary position or anything like that, it's intended to be a solid long-term position for the right person to hopefully grow with us. This is definitely attractive. According to Mr. Money Mustache , apparently the IRS estimates the total cost of driving at $0.51 per mile, which puts my own commuting at $102 a week! (I get to work from home 1 day a week, so only 4 days instead of 5.) Actual costs vary based on the car you drive and how you treat it, so my costs are probably closer to $70-80 per week, but commuting is still more expensive than most people consider. It's good to hear that whoever you hire is intended to be in for the long haul.
