Been wrestling with this for a while, figured some of you might have seen similar. The Situation: * 15+ years Enterprise Software - PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) experience, including a stint at Google. * Now based in India. * Strong US network (NY, OH, OK, CA). * Targeting direct client engagements, potentially building a small remote team. * Problem: Most remote PLM roles explicitly state US/UK/EU residency.
The Question: How do you effectively find remote PLM consulting/contracting gigs in the US when you're physically outside those regions? Freelance platforms seem to be a dead end due to the residency requirements.
Initial Thoughts (and Maybe Where I'm Going Wrong): * Leveraging existing network is a given, but feels like I'm hitting a wall. * Direct outreach to companies? Feels like a long shot, especially with the location hurdle. * Is there some niche platform or strategy I'm missing? Something beyond the usual Upwork/LinkedIn grind.
Looking For: * Specific strategies that have worked for others in similar situations. * Experiences with companies that are open to remote PLM consultants outside the typical zones. * Insights on how to navigate the legal/contractual aspects of this arrangement. Anyone cracked this nut? Any and all advice appreciated.
The Situation:
* 15+ years Enterprise Software - PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) experience, including a stint at Google.
* Now based in India.
* Strong US network (NY, OH, OK, CA).
* Targeting direct client engagements, potentially building a small remote team.
* Problem: Most remote PLM roles explicitly state US/UK/EU residency.
The Question:
How do you effectively find remote PLM consulting/contracting gigs in the US when you're physically outside those regions? Freelance platforms seem to be a dead end due to the residency requirements.
Initial Thoughts (and Maybe Where I'm Going Wrong):
* Leveraging existing network is a given, but feels like I'm hitting a wall.
* Direct outreach to companies? Feels like a long shot, especially with the location hurdle.
* Is there some niche platform or strategy I'm missing? Something beyond the usual Upwork/LinkedIn grind.
Looking For:
* Specific strategies that have worked for others in similar situations.
* Experiences with companies that are open to remote PLM consultants outside the typical zones.
* Insights on how to navigate the legal/contractual aspects of this arrangement.
Anyone cracked this nut? Any and all advice appreciated.