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New Juggernaut Flux Models(runware.ai)
4 points by bgibbons 2y ago|1 comments
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by bgibbons 2y ago
Juggernaut, one of the most popular Stable Diffusion image models in the world just released a Flux model. Looks incredible.
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by bgibbons 4y ago
Wrong location for this post.
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by bgibbons 4y ago
Good feedback - contract work on the platform was super heavy in the beginning. Been lighter as of late, but does tend to ebb and flow a bit. Anticipate we start seeing more contracts coming through esp in the a potential recession where co
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by bgibbons 4y ago
Yes we have options for that too! (also do FTE placements quite often)
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by bgibbons 4y ago
We provide guidance on how to set your market rate as well based on experience (some people looking to dip into contracting have no idea) whether or not you work on a contract for Facet. We have some documentation there that might be helpfu
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by bgibbons 4y ago
Thx. Happy to - generally for senior engineers and above our market rates tend to be $120 - 160+/hr. For mid-levels, I would say about $100 - 130/hr. Our rates are market driven in that Facet members can set their salary and contr
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by bgibbons 4y ago
I'm one of the founders here. Yes, we work with hundreds of startups and large FN 500 companies. Happy to answer any questions. That's why we created Facet - trying to eliminate recruiter spam and create a better experience for en
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by bgibbons 4y ago
Refusing to be on web cam without a compelling reason is a huge red flag by itself.
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by bgibbons 5y ago
There is a good percentage on the upper end of the experience spectrum that just won't take a coding challenge as part of the hiring process. You will miss out on a huge pool of talent that will automatically opt-out before the process
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by bgibbons 5y ago
I think this is true to a certain point as it provides signal for high enthusiasm for a given role - huge plus if you meet all the other weightier requirements.
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by bgibbons 5y ago
Seriously. Staples - that’s like really slow and painful.
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by bgibbons 5y ago
Equally absurd. Apparently the Better CEO told a colleague he would staple him to a wall and burn him alive. Nice touch. He did apologize though so that was nice.
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by bgibbons 5y ago
The title alone is worthy of upvotes.
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by bgibbons 5y ago
This article is brutal to read. Does Softbank have a new Narcissist Fund? First WeWork and now Better. Crazy how this company was still able to go public throiugh a SPAC when it couldn't IPO through traditional processes because Morgan
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SoftBank Strikes Again – Better.com or WeWork Version 2.0(thedailybeast.com)
6 points by bgibbons 5y ago|5 comments
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by bgibbons 5y ago
Lived in Seattle for a decade before relocating to Utah 2.5 years ago. Growing up in central WA we visited Seattle often when I was a teenager in the 90's. It was a pleasant, beautiful place - many areas around Seattle still are (love
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First DTC Hearing Aids Released by Bose(cnet.com)
4 points by bgibbons 5y ago|1 comments
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by bgibbons 5y ago
This is huge win for hearing impaired patients all around - lower cost, no Rx or physician visit required with the comparable or higher quality. Very interested to see how it works without having an Rx if insurers will reimburse for the dev
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by bgibbons 7y ago
Wow...insert foot in mouth. It is pretty unbelievable that today leaders of immense influence i.e. Elon Musk, others referenced in the article aren't more careful with what they might put out in a Tweet. Truly amazing.
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by bgibbons 8y ago
Good point. Sales can be really challenging for some that may not have it as an innate talent. What do you do if it isn't in your wheelhouse?
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by bgibbons 8y ago
Be interesting to see how government regulation keeps pace with these new technologies to make them common place in the future.