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I was laid off from a middle manager position , I was with a H1-B like Visa (not in the US) the only chance to stay in my host country was to open a business an
by cambalache 7y ago
I was laid off from a middle manager position , I was with a H1-B like Visa (not in the US) the only chance to stay in my host country was to open a business and get an investor visa. I did that with a business partner, the business went down, my partner fled with the remaining money and now the government is giving me 2 months to leave since I am not longer and investor. Good times. I have always coded so I am moving into that direction. So although this is not a thread for that, if you are looking for a Rails or Phoenix guy please reach to me. I work with Python too.
- zhdc1 7y agoDon't sweat it. My brother in law was in a similar position (education instead of work though), and is now doing very well for himself.
- michaelbrooks 7y agoI too am in a similar situation. Got made redundant after working for a company for 2 and a half years. Decided to start my own business and go forward as a contractor. It's no more or less secure than being full-time nowadays since I've been made redundant 3 times now and all because of money issues.
- vincvinc 7y agoWhich host country? People on HN might be inclined to help.
- cambalache 7y agoIt does not matter now, because I need to leave in 2 months tops otherwise I will be deported. I am planning to move to the Americas south cone (Argentina or Brazil) so it is preferable an opportunity there or remote than in my current host country.