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by theaccordance 11y ago
I would be very hesitant to invest or subscribe to a product that solely relies on data scraping. You're asking for trouble if you don't obtain permission first to include another company's data within your product. The one
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by theaccordance 11y ago
Different companies have different reasons for code tests. Generally speaking, here's what you should expect they're evaluating: - That you're able to take ownership of a task and see it to completion - That you can work wit
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by theaccordance 11y ago
So let me get this straight: You've written a 3 sentence Ask HN soliciting for internships, provided no resume, and your github account has no public repos demonstrating that you can build something to code completion? I can't s
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by theaccordance 11y ago
It sounds like you're working in a culture that doesn't allow you to grow in the ways that would make your career enjoyable, I would at the very least start looking for a more enjoyable job.
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by theaccordance 11y ago
Few thoughts: 1. Don't fret about not getting offers, especially since you're just getting your start. It can take a while. The important thing is that you're getting the interviews; this makes it a lot easier figuring out
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by theaccordance 11y ago
If you're worried about leaving a startup early because it's not the right fit for you, don't. Your life, your choice. Plain and simple. Suggestion: review the employment agreement you signed to make sure you won't be
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by theaccordance 11y ago
IMO, there's three driving factors behind switching careers: 1. Personal Happiness. If you hate what you do, chances are that negativity is affecting other aspects of your life. 2. Financial. We work to live, not live to work. 3.
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by theaccordance 11y ago
It looks like you've got two things going against you, feel free to correct my assumptions if I'm wrong: 1. You're applying to US internships while not residing within the country. Work-sponsored visas are scarce and costly
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by theaccordance 11y ago
Professionally, I've made the decision to burn bridges on multiple occasions. I'm never a fan of the act itself; but I also have yet to regret the choice in any of the instances. As far as the outcome, it's always been the s
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by theaccordance 11y ago
I've dealt with many different types of beggars on a regular basis during the 5+ years that I've been living in Chicago. While my pockets aren't deep, I do try to be charitable when possible. I only give to those who I see
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by theaccordance 12y ago
Give up on the idea of regulating cybersquatting; it will never happen in a free economy. Counter Points: 1. IMO, a startup who's being held back by a domain shark is already in the wrong mindset and is probably going to fail. Succes
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by theaccordance 12y ago
I recommend considering the MEAN stack if you're teaching a course on building SaaS projects. The students will benefit from this due to the MEAN stack's continual rise in popularity, and the fact that they'll essentially be
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by theaccordance 12y ago
This is the body of a boilerplate template that I've used the last two times I've changed jobs: Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am leaving my position with [company name] on [full date of departure]. After
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by theaccordance 12y ago
Not sure where you're going with that, have you read the official post from LinkedIn or the Wired Article? That will help give better context to my comment.
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by theaccordance 12y ago
Guessing that someone isn't happy that their lead generation app just lost its data input? This website is nothing more than a knee-jerk reaction that tries to rally readers by crafting a context that makes it sound as if LinkedIn&#x27
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Job Jumpers Need Not Apply(builtinchicago.org)
2 points by theaccordance 12y ago|2 comments
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Twitter: Goodbye, I Quit(john.do)
16 points by theaccordance 12y ago|2 comments
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by theaccordance 12y ago
No arguments from me regarding the first set of words, but the second set? Those do hold benefit when used properly to communicate context, especially with differentiating between a presumed core skill requirement and supplemental nice-to-h
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by theaccordance 12y ago
I've become a huge fan of Webstorm since focusing on developing MEAN-stack apps. 30 day trial, and $50 for a license. Not too bad if your dev activities are generating income.