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anyone without a job here right now: does somebody have a zulip, discourse, slack whatever, where we can all hang out? I think it would be generally a cool conc
by DyslexicAtheist 7y ago
anyone without a job here right now: does somebody have a zulip, discourse, slack whatever, where we can all hang out? I think it would be generally a cool concept to have a HN-job-seekers chat site where smart people can network. People in-need might be able to help each other with ideas and / or work together on cool side projects while also looking, or maybe just learning cool concepts from each other ...
Anything really that allows people to focus on solving this problem for longer than the life-time of a HN post being on the FP. I think it might also be good for mental-health. E.g it seems there are lot of us here who are struggling with ageism, discrimination or for other reasons finding a job/gig so this could be a better alternative than refreshing twitter and focus on helping each other?
Burnout is also a real kicker. I went through this in 2013 and it had cascading effects on other areas of my life that caused an absolute meltdown. It took me 3 years to get back on my feet and after 5 years I could still notice that the experience changed me. I'm OK now but I'd imagine having a place where things like these could be discussed in an environment with intelligent people would have helped. I really haven't thought this through but just want to put this out there. Maybe should start a new Ask HN, idk
How this could work is post your nick that is used on the site also in the HN about profile as proof. Or make it open to others too idk, haven't really thought it through lol.
Anyone interested in this?