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Am I asking for too much? Probably, yeah. And the way you're asking is probably wrong as well. Assuming your other posts are like the ones you've made here, yo
by mindcrime 7y ago
Am I asking for too much?
Probably, yeah. And the way you're asking is probably wrong as well. Assuming your other posts are like the ones you've made here, you seem to be making a couple of critical assumptions about the people you're soliciting, among them:
1. They know who you are, or have any reason to care what you're looking for.
2. They don't already have somebody building their thing for them.
3. And if they don't, that they have any reason to think you're a qualified partner to work with
I mean, if I'm Joe Business Guy and you show up on a forum and make the statements you've made above, my first reaction is probably going to be "Who the fuck is this guy, and where does he get off making demands here when he has no credibility or reputation?"
I'd suggest a strategy of engaging with the communities you're soliciting among, get to know people, demonstrate value, probe gently to see what people are interested in working on, and then suggest working together when there are clear signs of a good match. Think of it kinda like dating. Imagine if you posted on a forum saying
"Hey, I'm Joe Random Anonymous Suitor and I'm looking for a wife with a demonstrated track record of good cooking, and a sizable dowry. Must be from a good family, and ready to marry and have kids." Do you think that would net a lot of responses? Yeah, it's just a metaphor, but think about it...
- whamlastxmas 7y agoI do include more information on those posts about my experience (nearly 20 years worth) and I provide and talk through my resume with the calls I have. I agree that it seems I need to engage in communities more, and probably ones that are in-person
- mindcrime 7y agoAh, OK. That is good to hear.