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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Even if it were possible to do cheaper in budgetary terms, it would be way riskier, and that's a serious factor. I think some technologists tend to overestimate the ability of a (non-technology) enterprise to roll their own (without si
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
This a thousand times. (Also a very constructive philosophy for technical folks, regardless of their preferred operating layer.)
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
How's that (the hiring) going? Are you subcontracting?
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Ain't HN grand?
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Not OP but self-employed going on a decade. Have high-deductible (intentionally) insurance covering myself and wife along with tax deferred Health Savings Accounts. In our mid-30s. Insurance runs $400/month and gets a tax deduction. Co
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Yes. Unfortunately, as with driving, the vast majority of us think we're better than we are. It's good to have confidence, but near impossible to know when we're over estimating our own capabilities ... until it's too la
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
An alternative approach: break side projects down into short-term projects. Basically minimum viable products. This shortens the time to feedback and minimizes the opportunity cost from picking the wrong one. It's generally easier to o
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
I wonder if this will bump up security bug bounty payout averages...
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Workweek structure (the 9 to 5)(en.wikipedia.org)
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
It might be more accurate to say R53 has partial v6 support. It'll return v6 records (AAAA) happily. The nameservers themselves do not respond on v6 (which is unfortunate and certainly means v6 support is lacking). Practically, however
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
So shouldn't the only question ever be: * Would we rather burn computing resources (i.e. on new threads) or calendar time+human resources (i.e. on code refactoring)? Followed closely by: * And does it even matter for our situation? (i.
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Oh, good tip! Up until this moment I thought a remote mnemonic (e.g. "origin") could only refer to one. I didn't realize you could stack several behind a mnemonic.
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Indeed! Saved to check out more closely later.
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
There's nothing wrong with working later / longer from time to time, particularly when you're hyper-focused on a problem. But making a habit of it -- or doing it out of obligation -- could be a sign that something is off (e.g
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
> so while I couldn't offer the best salary, or the best benefits - I could offer a better work/life balance That is a valuable recruiting reminder right there. For some reason, it is easy to forget that hiring is a marketing
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
An aside to your comment (but not a direct response to you since you're just relating a too common situation): Hard work is not the polar opposite of working efficiently.
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Are you sure they wouldn't be? If you're a knowledge worker, your value is in your brain. If it makes you happier on the job, lowers turnover, and helps keep you refreshed ...side project away!
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Your manager sounds like he is focused on the appropriate metrics and is earning his keep.
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about all the items in the business overhead. I've been creating extensive lists of what actually falls into this area, so that I can make sure I'm outsourcing / delegating (e.g.
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Ha, "energy and motivation" basis sounds about right for non-client work. I'm finding that getting smarter about what work I can outsource (e.g. bookkeeping to bookkeepers, tax preparation to CPA/accountant) is helping m
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Neat. Checked out your web site and really like your philosophy! I'm a solo consultant going into my tenth consecutive year. I too have found that >20 hours definitely throws off the balance. It's still a work in progress, but
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Sadly the headline is a tad misleading. He got jail time only after violating his probation. The violation? Doing it again. Geez.
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Contrarian perspective: These GeoIP firms should start offering businesses in a given area the ability to sponsor the area and become the default location.
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
It easily is clicked away. (Not that that makes a great experience.) The article itself is worthwhile, both in breadth and depth.
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Sounds like you learned some truly valuable lessons applicable to future endeavors. That's precisely why you should not be discouraged; you're better prepared than ever before. Good luck, whatever your future holds. :)
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Okay article concept, but full of hearsay. And no references.
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
This might get more interest submitted as a "Show HN" since you seem to be the author. :)
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
1. Finding clients. 2. Finding projects. 3. Developing relationships. 4. Managing cash flow. 5. Setting fees. 6. Doing the actual work for clients. 7. Leveraging knowledge and experiences across clients / projects. 8. Attracting work t
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
I read whatever interests me, sometimes immediately but generally by placing it in my Pocket ( http://getpocket.com ) for later perusal at my leisure. Sometime I come across something relevant to a client/colleague; I tend to
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by jtrtoo 10y ago
Unsolicited feedback: less code so it's more readable across the room & sex the design up a bit.

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