TWAndrews

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by TWAndrews 13y ago
Ultimately they'll have to, but not because of any outrage about under compensation. This is only possible for Mr. Kuan because he built the systems he maintains. The next person is going to have to maintain systems someone else buil
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
That's a fine moral position to take. I don't agree, and haven't seen argument from you that would convince me. Volunteer work in exchange for admission tickets is a fine offer, and there are no shortage of people who agree
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
I think this is the key thing here. This guy came on and grew into the job. He's obviously skilled and motivated, and because he built the systems from the ground up, can keep them maintained with way less effort than someone coming
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
If I were a twenty-something with no family, I could very easily imagine really liking that work environment. There is a ton of responsibility and the sense of accomplishment you'll get when you're the person who is making everyt
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
Wow. It's like we didn't read the same post at all.
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
Wow, this looks like really cool stuff.
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How Google Sold its Engineers on Management(hbr.org)
1 points by TWAndrews 13y ago|0 comments
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
No, quite literally not. The campaign team is a private organization, not subject to rules for hiring federal employees or spending tax money. This is precisely the sort of shit that make people believe that the government is incompetent.
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
Being bullied doesn't breed sensitivity--quite often the reverse.
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
I'll have a look--I had a quick view of trello, but it seemed like it was more task oriented than what I wanted--I really need something that lets the SEs efficiently enter after-activity reports, and provide a quick holistic descripti
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
The spreadsheet has a standard format, but using it means that they need to sit down at their computer rather than being able to do it on their phone (i.e. right after a meeting), and that they overwrite a previous instance of the spreadshe
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
Yes, we already use salesforce.com, but the SEs don't have access to it--too expensive. I've worked as an SE as well, and I'm definitely not looking to add to the team's workload. Right now they're filling out a wee
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
I'd definitely willing to have a look. Is there somewhere I can get a demo?
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Ask HN: Good software for managing a small team of sales engineers
1 points by TWAndrews 13y ago|9 comments
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
It's a matter of framing the ultimatum correctly--explain that you've got an offer, and though you really would prefer to stay, you don't see how you can pass this up. Say thanks and let them know when your last day will be-
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
I've been I similar situation a couple of times, both if which resulted in substantial salary increases. The main thing is to clearly and deliberately decide what your best case scenario is, what sort of salary difference between the n
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
Technically they only claimed "ACHIEVES BEST SAFETY RATING OF ANY CAR EVER TESTED" which is completely true. The "unaware of any Model S or Roadster occupant fatalities in any car ever" is also a pretty strong argument f
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
Corporations can't put me in jail.
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
It's the first amendment in practice.
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
No, I think that's a rediculous assertion. Journalists have choices about what the direct their attention to. Various things help them make those choices, and misuse of state power against somebody they can personally identify with i
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
It's a mistake because targeting a journalist's family member is quite likely to piss the average journalist the fuck off. The Washington Press corps can make Obama's life fucking miserable if they so choose, and absolutely
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
If the Gates Foundation really does eliminate polio and make any sort of dent in malaria, that sets a very high bar for Must to jump over.
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
It's a bit offensive as it seems like it was intended, but the balance of men and women is definitely something I take into account when looking at a company I might join. An office full of just guys is going to make for a limited com
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
I actually think that the current trend of "chasing eyeballs" is really valuable on its own terms. Anyone who wants to start a business to support themselves, or their family will ultimately need customers, and as we continue to move away f
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
I can imagine it's frustrating, but are you suggesting that the father shouldn't have written it, or that coursera shouldn't have reposted it to their public blog? Both of those seem a bit ridiculous to me, particularly given that it's very
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
The press believes it is not ok, and some of them have spent time in jail to avoid revealing their sources. There are no special protections from a legal perspective, however.
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
I expect that will change the tone of coverage of news stories on surveillance issues.
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
Saturn was an attempt to do something similar--though less ambitious. It worked for awhile, but ended up subsumed by GM.
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by TWAndrews 13y ago
Working as a Police Officer is considerably less dangerous than many other labor-intensive professions. http://open.salon.com/blog/richard_rider/2010/11/08/police_f...
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by TWAndrews 14y ago
You'd think that, but it's not like they make money on the razors, it's all in the blades. Not sure why they're pushing people to move.

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