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This is interesting and sad to me. Sad because it's at least one data point that refutes a theory I've had. I've been on a job search for some time now in the
by 0x445442 8y ago
This is interesting and sad to me. Sad because it's at least one data point that refutes a theory I've had.
I've been on a job search for some time now in the same field which you're employed. I've had a number of interviews but I think things have stalled a few times when it's come to salary negotiation. I've been approaching things with the theory that the more I'm compensated the less likely I'd be in the situation you've described and the one I find myself currently in. So, I've been asking well above market rate in the hopes that if I find a taker I'd force the employer's hand in tasking me with non bullshit work.
Your story shoots that theory all to hell.
- bonniemuffin 8y agoIf you're looking for meaningful, interesting work on a high-functioning team, IMO the only way to be sure is to only apply to companies where you already know someone working there. Find someone you know who genuinely likes their job, and have them refer you to a position at their company. Anything else is just reading tea leaves.
- 0x445442 8y agoSo my son and I undertook an interesting project of sorts a few months ago... We attempted to obtain bitcoin while remaining completely anonymous. The only way that I could see to successfully do this was to either purchase directly from someone using cash via Craigslist or the like, exchanging a good or service directly with someone for bitcoin or mining of course. To me using cryptos as a derivative of existing fiat is the weak link in the chain as the anonymity all but goes away. And when that goes away the concerns you've stated reappear because decentralization is gone.