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You need to do some research! Apprentices don’t pay. You pay them! You teach and offload boring work to them. That’s how it has worked for hundereds of years. S

You need to do some research! Apprentices don’t pay. You pay them! You teach and offload boring work to them. That’s how it has worked for hundereds of years. Stop being a selfish greedy mortal.

jessehorne 7y ago
I appreciate your response. It was fairly entertaining to read. I wanted to note a few things, which I've done in a convenient and aesthetically pleasing, numbered list, below. 1. I do need to do a LOT of research 2. I thought I would specify that payment could be offloading boring work. 3. I am willing to go against tradition if it's necessary to succeed. 4. I'm not as selfish as you may think!
- jessehorne 7y ago
  I am, in fact, a mortal!
  - 100100010001 7y ago
    It’s obvious.
- 100100010001 7y ago
  Ahh, so eliminate poor people with amazing skills and focus on mediocre apprentices who can pay? How is that not selfish?
  - jessehorne 7y ago
    Who said I could pay? I didn't say I could pay at this time. I would figure out if it would be worth it and how I could potentially pay for it after we agreed on something. This is me, by the way. https://blog.usejournal.com/my-story-as-a-homeless-developer-5874731c42ed https://blog.usejournal.com/my-story-as-a-homeless-developer...
    - 100100010001 7y ago
      First off, you shouldn’t change subjects. We were talking about how your request for an apprentice is unfair. However, I’ll allow it since it’s another bad point. YOU are the entrepreneur! If you can’t pay then you shouldn’t be paid to teach. Also, if you can’t pay for work then don’t ask for workers. You are trying to get paying labor (people who work for you and pay for the work) which is horrible and greedy. Who you are doesn’t change you’re greedy and selfish.
      - jessehorne 7y ago
        I don't think you understand. I am the aspiring entrepreneur looking for a mentor.
        100100010001 7y ago
        LMAO!!! I’m so sorry!!! I thought you were offering your services as a mentor and asking apprentices to pay. Please, don’t pay for a mentor. There are so many enthusiastic people in this industry that I am 100% positive you’ll be able to find someone to help you out for free. Once again, I’m very sorry!
        jessehorne 7y ago
        No problem! It took me so long to realize what was going on in this conversation. I apologize for not being more clear. I ended up just posting a more blunt Ask HN here if you'd like to follow along. I appreciate your time and response! https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20340953 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20340953

You need to do some research! Apprentices don’t pay. You pay them! You teach and offload boring work to them. That’s how it has worked for hundereds of years. Stop being a selfish greedy mortal.

jessehorne 7y ago

I appreciate your response. It was fairly entertaining to read. I wanted to note a few things, which I've done in a convenient and aesthetically pleasing, numbered list, below. 1. I do need to do a LOT of research 2. I thought I would specify that payment could be offloading boring work. 3. I am willing to go against tradition if it's necessary to succeed. 4. I'm not as selfish as you may think!

jessehorne 7y ago
I am, in fact, a mortal!
- 100100010001 7y ago
  It’s obvious.
100100010001 7y ago
Ahh, so eliminate poor people with amazing skills and focus on mediocre apprentices who can pay? How is that not selfish?
- jessehorne 7y ago
  Who said I could pay? I didn't say I could pay at this time. I would figure out if it would be worth it and how I could potentially pay for it after we agreed on something. This is me, by the way. https://blog.usejournal.com/my-story-as-a-homeless-developer-5874731c42ed https://blog.usejournal.com/my-story-as-a-homeless-developer...
  - 100100010001 7y ago
    First off, you shouldn’t change subjects. We were talking about how your request for an apprentice is unfair. However, I’ll allow it since it’s another bad point. YOU are the entrepreneur! If you can’t pay then you shouldn’t be paid to teach. Also, if you can’t pay for work then don’t ask for workers. You are trying to get paying labor (people who work for you and pay for the work) which is horrible and greedy. Who you are doesn’t change you’re greedy and selfish.
    - jessehorne 7y ago
      I don't think you understand. I am the aspiring entrepreneur looking for a mentor.
      - 100100010001 7y ago
        LMAO!!! I’m so sorry!!! I thought you were offering your services as a mentor and asking apprentices to pay. Please, don’t pay for a mentor. There are so many enthusiastic people in this industry that I am 100% positive you’ll be able to find someone to help you out for free. Once again, I’m very sorry!
      - jessehorne 7y ago
        No problem! It took me so long to realize what was going on in this conversation. I apologize for not being more clear. I ended up just posting a more blunt Ask HN here if you'd like to follow along. I appreciate your time and response! https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20340953 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20340953