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Show HN: Design System Playground(johnpolacek.github.io)
1 points by johnpolacek 9y ago|0 comments
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by johnpolacek 10y ago
They did not actually buy the ad. They are simultaneously making fun of Super Bowl advertising and how easily people believe fake news (no fact checking that there was never a potato ad aired)
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Kiss My Classname: A Counterpoint(medium.com)
1 points by johnpolacek 10y ago|0 comments
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Show HN: Expressive CSS(johnpolacek.github.io)
6 points by johnpolacek 11y ago|0 comments
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by johnpolacek 11y ago
I am shocked by how few candidates have much of a Github profile at all. So the good news is that it is easy to stand out. Have some projects that are finished. They don't need to be extravagant. Just show that you can ship code and kn
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by johnpolacek 11y ago
I removed the bit from the example where it mentions family. I think in some cases it is good to talk about the reasons why it is important to you to get a raise outside of just the money. It seemed to bother people and I think it is an opt
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by johnpolacek 11y ago
Everyone is different. I personally don't consider talking about why a raise is important to you, in a human way, is a bad thing. I wouldn't want to work for someone who thinks that what is most important to me in life is irreleva
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by johnpolacek 11y ago
Maybe template is the wrong word. It is meant to be a loose outline of what you could say. A starting point with some advice. Every situation is unique. Also, this email should function as the invitation to have a discussion. Finding the ri
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by johnpolacek 11y ago
As stated in the intro, the email is meant to be the start of a conversation. Of course you can discuss it in person instead. For many people, it can be intimidating and stressful to ask for a raise. Sending an email allows you choose your
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by johnpolacek 11y ago
For this little project, I just grabbed a template used by a very popular Github page. Looks like the font does not play well with Windows. I just switched it to good ol’ reliable Helvetica.
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by johnpolacek 11y ago
The social aspect is definitely important. Being someone who can work well with others is essential. Being able to communicate complex tech things to non-tech people is very valuable for career advancement. If this is a skill you lack, work
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by johnpolacek 11y ago
In my own experience, having popular open source projects, giving talks, and writing articles contributed to the overall picture of my value as an employee and helped me advance my salary. This obviously can vary depending on where you work
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by johnpolacek 11y ago
Made it darker and increased the font size slightly. Hope that helps. :)
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I Would Like to Get a Raise Template for Webdevs(johnpolacek.github.io)
66 points by johnpolacek 11y ago|52 comments
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by johnpolacek 12y ago
Phaser is awesome. If your kid has an idea for a game, odds are there is already a decent example or tutorial out there to get you started. http://phaser.io
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Show HN: Building a Game with a 6-Year-Old(johnpolacek.com)
63 points by johnpolacek 12y ago|23 comments
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by johnpolacek 12y ago
I think you are better off going with affiliate-based advertising. The payouts are larger and there is no click fraud issue as you are paid for conversions. Shareasale.com or BuySellAds.com are two of the more popular ones.
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The Right Way to Respond to Job Applicants(builtinchicago.org)
1 points by johnpolacek 12y ago|0 comments
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How to Get Open Source Project Ideas and Execute Them(johnpolacek.com)
3 points by johnpolacek 12y ago|0 comments
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ShowHN: ScrollMagic(janpaepke.github.io)
4 points by johnpolacek 13y ago|1 comments
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by johnpolacek 13y ago
Reminds me of this thing I did awhile back for some laughs: http://dfcb.github.io/manly-man-passwords/
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Awesome Responsive Screenshots(johnpolacek.com)
2 points by johnpolacek 13y ago|0 comments
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AWS SDK for JavaScript in the Browser (Developer Preview)(aws.amazon.com)
2 points by johnpolacek 13y ago|0 comments
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AWS re:Invent Keynote #2(johnpolacek.com)
1 points by johnpolacek 13y ago|0 comments
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AWS Keynote Product Announcements(johnpolacek.com)
1 points by johnpolacek 13y ago|0 comments
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by johnpolacek 13y ago
You can't make an omelette without burning a few cars.
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The Bootstrap Trap(johnpolacek.com)
3 points by johnpolacek 13y ago|0 comments
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Ask HN: Who be a good 3rd party candidate for U.S. President in 2016
1 points by johnpolacek 13y ago|0 comments
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by johnpolacek 13y ago
People might flip out at first about putting all those classes in there, but it works great for tricky layouts. Extra Strength Responsive Grids uses basically the same approach. http://dfcb.github.io/extra-strength-responsiv
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by johnpolacek 13y ago
Remember One Red Paperclip? That was a good one too (2006) http://oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com

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