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This person is someone I would hire over and over again, but they are a private person so I won't out them. About 5 years ago I saw someone post a project to H
by pplante 8y ago
This person is someone I would hire over and over again, but they are a private person so I won't out them.
About 5 years ago I saw someone post a project to HN. The project dealt with stock predictions, and wasn't really unique. However it was some of the cleanest hobby code, tests, and documentation I had seen a single person churn out for an experiment. I cold emailed them and brought them in for an interview the next morning. They were very shy and kinda confused why I was interested, but I felt something about this individual that I couldn't explain. Gave them an offer on the spot and they started the following week.
They were the model citizen of work ethic and quality that most of the team took their cue from. Over the years they left the company and I eventually rehired them. I would again in a heartbeat. Personally and professionally they grew so much while I worked with them, with a dedication to goals that I really admire.
I'll never forget that person I took a gamble on and saw a tremendous ROI on everything they touched.