throwaway95837

4 ms·

1.
by throwaway95837 10y ago
You don't have to be at the top of a silicon valley company to have a successful tech career. I wouldn't want that for myself. Too high stress, not enough free time. I think that people that rise into those roles truly enjoy the s
2.
by throwaway95837 10y ago
Actually the business mostly runs itself and I usually spend only about 2 hours a week on it. The business has a healthy profit margin so I can afford to over hire and build in redundancies so that even if one person is out sick for a few d
3.
by throwaway95837 10y ago
Read carefully. " using this hiring strategy has produced a 100% employee retention rate." Those who left were hired at an earlier time when I thought hiring the top tier Ivy Leaguers was the way to go.
4.
by throwaway95837 10y ago
If only I had taken the advice in life I dismissed so quickly out of disbelief, just like you're doing now, I'd be where I am so much faster.
5.
by throwaway95837 10y ago
I used to be surprised but after witnessing this many times it doesn't surprise me anymore.
6.
by throwaway95837 10y ago
I am based in new york but not currently hiring
7.
by throwaway95837 10y ago
Tech skills are only one dimension of a multidimensional process that employers like me use to make decisions. I am here to offer contrarian advice that might be helpful to someone early in his career who might be a great programmer but may
8.
by throwaway95837 10y ago
I am 100% owner of an internet company making 7 figure profits annually. I am extremely secretive of my business, almost to the point that some would consider a pathology. However, I will divulge my hiring strategy, because even if everyone