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by up_and_up 15y ago
Not sure if you are referring to this: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3351699 . I ran that experiment.
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The Julia Language: a fresh approach to technical computing(github.com)
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by up_and_up 15y ago
Could it be that they are being screened out based on "intended major"? Attending Berkeley for my BA, where 20-30% of the school was Asian or Asian American, it seemed like a huge percentage of the Asian students were solely set on STEM and
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by up_and_up 15y ago
Why was this downvoted? Buying Facebook stock is a perfectly reasonable suggestion.
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by up_and_up 15y ago
Wait a few months, then buy Facebook stock. ;) $3000 is not much for starting a business etc.
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by up_and_up 15y ago
Yes we have an operating agreement which explains "legally" what I need to do. But I was wondering how people handle the human aspect of situation..
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by up_and_up 15y ago
This is good and straightforward advice. I have been feeling hesitant since we both have invested a lot of time in it and it will def be awkward to quit, akin to dumping a girlfriend or something....funny I have the same feeling I had in th
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Ask HN: As a Co-founder, whats the best way to drop out of a startup?
4 points by up_and_up 15y ago|10 comments
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How to get a programming job at a startup (infographic)(venturebeat.com)
1 points by up_and_up 15y ago|1 comments
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by up_and_up 15y ago
Yes every email was custom and nothing canned.
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by up_and_up 15y ago
The resume and letter were very professional unlike the post above FYI. All the silly text/ snark was occluded.
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by up_and_up 15y ago
Lol. I said "tome". As in a lengthy diatribe. The "tone" of your comment seemed fine.
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by up_and_up 15y ago
So in general I totally agree with you. The issue is the communication style conveyed in the post above is no way similar to the communication style conveyed in to email and resume. My email was much more professional. I think your tome is
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by up_and_up 15y ago
Thats a really good point in general. The issue is none of the 50 companies included MegaCorp or the like and based on my experience at startups I'm guessing HR is non-existent at most of them.
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by up_and_up 15y ago
I was going to write up a summary comment, but I think you hit the nail on the head. I think there is some skewed rhetoric and assumptions being thrown around in the media like you suggest. Regardless, there has to be some honest companies
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by up_and_up 15y ago
Some take-home points/assumptions based on comments and further thoughts etc (not saying I agree with these at all): 1. Remote < In house. Remote developers should not ask for market rate. 2. Putting a CTO role on your resume (even for
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by up_and_up 15y ago
"You generally don't just come in at 9, work work work, maybe take lunch with your teammates, and trip it out at 5" and "signing up for a startup is signing up for a culture" Who said anything about 9-5? I previously worked at a fast-paced
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by up_and_up 15y ago
"80% did not respond at all" This is prob the biggest point. Whats the problem? Even MEGA corp knows about autoreply emails.
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by up_and_up 15y ago
Big point: Salary was not included in my initial contact email. That means only 5/50 companies even knew what I was looking for. "I expect to get paid $115K to lead a team as a senior developer, but don't want to relocate in order to be wit
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by up_and_up 15y ago
Recruiters were definitely more responsive with me, but hey thats their job right ;)
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by up_and_up 15y ago
Agreed. Guess I need to expand my network outside my geographical locale.
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The real reason you can't hire developers....
324 points by up_and_up 15y ago|266 comments