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Ask HN: why is my F500 employer okay with paying 5x to freelancers? (news.ycombinator.com)
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[–] scytale@lemm.ee 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Because paying a freelancer who charges more per hour one time is probably still cheaper than paying an employee’s salary + benefits + office space and/or equipment + other costs to retain them.