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Ask HN: What specific problems you wish someone would solve for you?

9 points by mlejva 10y ago

unfocused828 10y ago
I wish I knew how to find an occupational psychotherapist who specialised in working with programmers/sysadmins/engineers and who practised either in London or over video/email.
- itamarst 10y ago
  RSI?
  - unfocused828 10y ago
    I realize that was unclear. No, I'm talking about psychological issues, probably with some social anxiety on the side.
    - jetti 10y ago
      If you don't mind sharing, why do you want somebody that focuses/specializes in developers?
taqwasd1 10y ago
I wish someone would find and sell my products to people for me and not charge me anything.
- afarrell 10y ago
  What problem do your products solve?
googletazer 10y ago
I realize its a longshot, but if someone can allow me to build a level in a 3D environment by say using an EEG headset (training it so that it knows my patterns for placing walls/etc..) that would be incredible.
danieltillett 10y ago
A service to screen sales people on their ability to actually sell.
tabeth 10y ago
I'm not sure if this is possible already with current vision techniques, but I'd want this following: I'm a super neat freak. Being able to quantify my "neatness" would be awesome. For example, I take a picture of my desk and it'll intermittently take pictures (or maybe live video feed), and then it buzzes or makes a loud sound.
qwrusz 10y ago
Where do I start...Right now at work one problem is: How to quickly and accurately gauge if a job applicant is a fast learner. A solution that included how fast of a learner compared to other applicants, and if possible compared to a broader population too. Being a fast learner is not the only hiring criteria obviously, but many roles really do need it. Also, while I respect those students who may not be a fast learner but work harder and longer to make up for it - totally commendable and very relevant in school - however once in the workplace some jobs just don't have that extra time. I could see it having other uses outside the workplace, likewise this might be topic specific eg some people pick up languages very fast (still, a tool for anyone to gauge how quickly it will take them to learn a new language could be helpful before getting fully into it). Apologies if this exists. If so, please let me know. If not, I know this is a problem many hiring managers have and I think a solution is feasible.I would be willing to pay for it if it does exist. Btw happy to complain more if you're still looking for problems ;)

9 points by mlejva 10y ago

I wish I knew how to find an occupational psychotherapist who specialised in working with programmers/sysadmins/engineers and who practised either in London or over video/email.

itamarst 10y ago
RSI?
- unfocused828 10y ago
  I realize that was unclear. No, I'm talking about psychological issues, probably with some social anxiety on the side.
  - jetti 10y ago
    If you don't mind sharing, why do you want somebody that focuses/specializes in developers?

taqwasd1 10y ago

I wish someone would find and sell my products to people for me and not charge me anything.

afarrell 10y ago
What problem do your products solve?

googletazer 10y ago

I realize its a longshot, but if someone can allow me to build a level in a 3D environment by say using an EEG headset (training it so that it knows my patterns for placing walls/etc..) that would be incredible.

danieltillett 10y ago

A service to screen sales people on their ability to actually sell.

tabeth 10y ago

I'm not sure if this is possible already with current vision techniques, but I'd want this following: I'm a super neat freak. Being able to quantify my "neatness" would be awesome. For example, I take a picture of my desk and it'll intermittently take pictures (or maybe live video feed), and then it buzzes or makes a loud sound.

qwrusz 10y ago

Where do I start...Right now at work one problem is: How to quickly and accurately gauge if a job applicant is a fast learner. A solution that included how fast of a learner compared to other applicants, and if possible compared to a broader population too. Being a fast learner is not the only hiring criteria obviously, but many roles really do need it. Also, while I respect those students who may not be a fast learner but work harder and longer to make up for it - totally commendable and very relevant in school - however once in the workplace some jobs just don't have that extra time. I could see it having other uses outside the workplace, likewise this might be topic specific eg some people pick up languages very fast (still, a tool for anyone to gauge how quickly it will take them to learn a new language could be helpful before getting fully into it). Apologies if this exists. If so, please let me know. If not, I know this is a problem many hiring managers have and I think a solution is feasible.I would be willing to pay for it if it does exist. Btw happy to complain more if you're still looking for problems ;)