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I already had jobs before, but I spent all my money then to pay university debt (that thankfully is now 100% paid... but I still wish I never went to college, i

by speeder 12y ago

I already had jobs before, but I spent all my money then to pay university debt (that thankfully is now 100% paid... but I still wish I never went to college, it made more negative than positive difference on my life). My problem now is that the startup where I am working ran out of money, and I have no money (I don't own a car, house, or even a decent cellphone! I am using a borrowed dumbphone right now). I sent hundreds of resumes, but companies don't even invite me to interview.

dudurocha 12y ago
Hey Speeder, where do you live in brazil? I could probably help you out. I work in a VC firm and know several it companies in brazil.
- speeder 12y ago
  I live in São Paulo right now, but I ran out of money and will have to move back to my parents home soon.
  - Woost 12y ago
    I know it's hard, but stay positive here. You just had someone effectively offer to put in a good word for you with several companies in your country. Instead of 'I ran out of money and will have to move back soon', which reads a little negative, try 'Thanks! I live in São Paulo right now, but I'm willing to move anywhere in Brazil for an opportunity, though my funds are a bit low so traveling will be tough. I'll send you an email/my email is in my profile'
  - gonzo 12y ago
    We employ someone in Sãn Paulo. Send a resume.
    - speeder 12y ago
      Hello! Send to where?
- personlurking 12y ago
  Hope you don't mind, Speeder. This might help some, dudu. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8394490 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8394490
computerjunkie 12y ago
Do you have a portfolio of work you have done? Personal website where you blog about technology? Present your small projects online so that people can see what you have done. I don't have a git-hub page yet but a lot of people host their work there, and there are plenty of recruiters looking at peoples github pages. From what I've gathered about the programming industry, its a lot of "show us what you have done" rather than I have a degree in X(although its beneficial for companies who insist on degrees.)

by speeder 12y ago

dudurocha 12y ago

Hey Speeder, where do you live in brazil? I could probably help you out. I work in a VC firm and know several it companies in brazil.

speeder 12y ago
I live in São Paulo right now, but I ran out of money and will have to move back to my parents home soon.
- Woost 12y ago
  I know it's hard, but stay positive here. You just had someone effectively offer to put in a good word for you with several companies in your country. Instead of 'I ran out of money and will have to move back soon', which reads a little negative, try 'Thanks! I live in São Paulo right now, but I'm willing to move anywhere in Brazil for an opportunity, though my funds are a bit low so traveling will be tough. I'll send you an email/my email is in my profile'
- gonzo 12y ago
  We employ someone in Sãn Paulo. Send a resume.
  - speeder 12y ago
    Hello! Send to where?
personlurking 12y ago
Hope you don't mind, Speeder. This might help some, dudu. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8394490 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8394490

computerjunkie 12y ago

Do you have a portfolio of work you have done? Personal website where you blog about technology? Present your small projects online so that people can see what you have done. I don't have a git-hub page yet but a lot of people host their work there, and there are plenty of recruiters looking at peoples github pages. From what I've gathered about the programming industry, its a lot of "show us what you have done" rather than I have a degree in X(although its beneficial for companies who insist on degrees.)