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by wannabetechgeek 17y ago
You're not alone. I scan the list of top stories, open new tabs in my browser alternating between source and comments, as many as 10 at a time. I always scan the source first for context but, like others here, generally find that the comme
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by wannabetechgeek 17y ago
Thanks sharpn as those are really good points. When I get nervous I tend to talk more, so I'll remember to keep your advice in mind during the phone interview. Also like your last tip. Much appreciated.
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Ask HN: Interviewing for a User Support position and need interview tips
4 points by wannabetechgeek 17y ago|3 comments
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Smartphone wars - BlackBerry's plan to win(money.cnn.com)
3 points by wannabetechgeek 17y ago|0 comments
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by wannabetechgeek 17y ago
That's because users can't customize yet. So while we can write to our hearts content some of us use it as a microblog that complements are primary blog. I ditched WP a while back cuz Posterous was so easy to use. But now I miss the customi
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by wannabetechgeek 17y ago
Timely for me as I'm missing TWTRCON (which costs $600!), but following the Twitter stream as I write this. Yup, conferences are great for networking especially for newbies like myself who don't have existing contacts in the industry. The b
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by wannabetechgeek 17y ago
Perfect, this is exactly what I need. Thanks so much for this resource!
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by wannabetechgeek 17y ago
I don't have a website, just a Posterous blog that doesn't seem relevant to post here. I've created a couple WP blogs and helped out a lot with site design/content for past work roles. It's a great idea to try and do my own thing, if only
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by wannabetechgeek 17y ago
Yeah, I was thinking about doing this. Starting off with a community college class or two this summer.
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Ask HN: How does a non-hacker get into a start-up?
19 points by wannabetechgeek 17y ago|16 comments
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by wannabetechgeek 17y ago
Sure you can do it. From 2002-2004, I lived on about that much per month, but it wasn't easy. -Rent was under $500 - you can still get these prices. Sublet a room in a house with some other young people. - Electricity/internet bill - $35
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by wannabetechgeek 17y ago
This was a beautiful written and very compelling essay. I enjoyed every word of it and thank HN for sharing this with its readers. I recently experienced a little dust-up online, where a blogger posted my Tweets and Twitter profile in orde
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by wannabetechgeek 18y ago
I just quit a lucrative job in Vietnam and will be moving back to the Bay to seek a marketing position with a tech company. Obviously not a good time, I know. But like you, I've found a path I'm excited about pursuing and need to move on