janbernhart

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by janbernhart 6y ago
It's not like girls grow up in different houses/schools/families as boys do. Computers are equally around. You can argue if/how they are stimulated to play with computers rather then something else, and having role-model
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by janbernhart 6y ago
I don't fully agree with this. (I am an inhouse recruiter). When salary is discussed before an actual offer, it's to make sure the candidate and the company are in the same ballpark. I never ask for a precise number, and im happy
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by janbernhart 6y ago
While listening, ask follow up questions. That is really the easiest way to make social interactions smooth, get to know people better and make them appreciate you.
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by janbernhart 6y ago
The attractiveness of big cities is more than just proximity of workplaces. Even if a lot of work goes remote, enough people love to live close to bars/theater/friends/etc. I do see commuter towns getting way less popular if
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by janbernhart 6y ago
I'm looking for a (senior) systems engineer at Adyen (Amsterdam). If interested; jan.bernhart-AT-adyen.com
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by janbernhart 6y ago
Adyen | Amsterdam (Onsite) | Software & System Engineers Adyen is the payments platform of choice for the world's brightest companies. Working on a real-time, distributed system provides nice challenges of scalability, performance,
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by janbernhart 6y ago
During walks, bike trips, etc. Outside, mild intensity, that's perfect for thinking. Particularly intersting reads take me a long time because I research what I read, I would say that's part of thinking too. (Which for me means; i
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by janbernhart 6y ago
That's just how popular music and pop culture works. Internet and streaming did enable long-tail though. Its way easier to listen to and find those underground rappers compared to 20 years ago.
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by janbernhart 6y ago
This has been a entertaining conversation to read, I also didn't get the sarcasm immediately, it's quite close to what actually might be happening.
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by janbernhart 6y ago
And HFT tends to hire from: - Gaming - Military software - (Medical) devices
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by janbernhart 6y ago
It's indeed not illegal to do so. I'm just trying to explain why most job boards/ platforms don't register/work with age. Why there are a lot of initiatives around woman in tech and not oldies in tech? I'm afra
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by janbernhart 6y ago
This is a very difficult topic. Since discriminating on age is illegal in most countries, there aren't (much) sites/platforms where age is an actual explicit factor. Generally speaking, startups/scaleups are more inclined to
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by janbernhart 6y ago
Just be honest and respectful. Preferably over the phone/audio/video rather than an email. Also, be clear and to the point, so they know you're not just trying to get more money out of them. (If it's just about the money
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by janbernhart 6y ago
I don't feel there's more risk with grads. Because they typically don't work on the riskiest projects anyway from the start anyway. Typically, companies that are more or less stable in their hiring needs, tend to be more open
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by janbernhart 6y ago
The Dutch prime minister just made a statement on this, and he's using your argument 1. He's afraid it will decrease social distancing and make people with mild symptoms go outside, because they think they are protected.
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by janbernhart 7y ago
There's a huge difference between everyone working remotely, and some. If a big chunks of your direct colleagues are in the office, the remote people will miss out on information, which will draw them to the office.
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by janbernhart 7y ago
Without SE's, lockdowns would mean a nearly full stop of economy and functioning of society. The world would be a far worse place right now.
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by janbernhart 7y ago
I really liked Animal Farm. Phrasing things you already 'know' in way simpler forms, made me understand it way better.
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by janbernhart 7y ago
Small typo; you probably worked at your last company until March 2020, not 2019? (Or; did your employer foresee COVID and fired you a year before it happened?)
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by janbernhart 7y ago
If your client/prospect asks you to lower your rate, have a conversation with them on why they request that. Do they need N% cost saving? Perhaps you can you work N% less than. Or negotiate longer contracts (or longer notice periods to
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by janbernhart 7y ago
Adyen | Amsterdam | Onsite | Software Engineers (Java) & Infrastructure | Relocation and Visa supported Adyen is a leading payments company. Speed is the foundation of our company. We think fast. We work fast. We launch fast. We'r
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by janbernhart 7y ago
Adyen | Software Engineer (Java)| Amsterdam, The Netherlands | ONSITE | Relocation & Visa Sponsored Adyen is a European unicorn and one of this world’s major payment companies. Our distributed, real-time system handles tons of (very sen
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by janbernhart 7y ago
Adyen | (Java) Software Engineer | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | ONSITE | Relocation & Visa Sponsored Adyen is a leading payments company. Speed is the foundation of our company. We think fast. We work fast. We launch fast. We're lo
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by janbernhart 7y ago
Adding to the main reasons already mentioned by others; it's also about culture. Most companies have the perception that people who live close-by are more likely to fit into the existing culture. With that in mind, it does make sense t
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by janbernhart 7y ago
Adyen | C Developer | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | ONSITE | Relocation & Visa Sponsored Adyen is a leading payments company. Speed is the foundation of our company. We think fast. We work fast. We launch fast. We're looking for sof
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by janbernhart 7y ago
Adyen | Software Engineer (Java or C) | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | ONSITE | Relocation & Visa Sponsored Adyen is a leading payments company. Speed is the foundation of our company. We think fast. We work fast. We launch fast. We'
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by janbernhart 7y ago
It's hard to say WHY just looking at the numbers, but I agree the numbers indicate something is off, or you're just very unlucky at the moment. I'm a tech recruiter myself, perhaps I can help with CV check or a video chat? us
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by janbernhart 7y ago
Where is the company located? I know that in some regions, 'ghosting' is a common way to reject candidates. (Which I find absurd). But maybe the recruiter is just sick/sacked/scum. Do you have the name(s) of the technic
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by janbernhart 7y ago
What are the odds that companies turn to Hacker News to hire non-tech people? There are more than sufficient generic job boards out there. Perhaps the 'tech savvy non-tech roles' angle could have some value.
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by janbernhart 7y ago
Adyen | (Java) Software Engineer | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | ONSITE | Relocation & Visa Sponsored Adyen is a leading payments company. Speed is the foundation of our company. We think fast. We work fast. We launch fast. We're lo

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