throwawayhtgatj

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   by throwawayhtgatj 9y ago

   I'm not being snarky, but that's like asking, "Why don't you just find someone and get married?" Even though you hear about cofounders starting businesses together and succeeding, you hear less about the problems th
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   by throwawayhtgatj 9y ago

   Thanks. Yeah, it's definitely been great, but challenging in some regards. For the first two years I mostly spent time worrying about an older brother who unfortunately won't speak with me anymore. He was really pissed that my app
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   by throwawayhtgatj 9y ago

   This is a throwaway account, so I'm going to be straight up. My business has been declining for the last three years. It's still very good though and pays out more than an employer would. But, boy, you hit the nail on the head. I
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   by throwawayhtgatj 9y ago

   I should have named the post "is it harder getting a remote tech job now..." because that's all I'm after. I remember a few years ago, about 1 in 3 applications would result in a phone call - now it seems like its super
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   by throwawayhtgatj 9y ago

   I've been applying to remote jobs. I'm in Southern California.
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   by throwawayhtgatj 9y ago

   That's a good idea, although I'd rather work with companies direct. Recruiters can be shady.
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   Ask HN: Is it harder getting a tech job now vs. 5 years ago?

   47 points by throwawayhtgatj 9y ago|42 comments