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yahth
12y ago
> BUT - if you really think that you aren't a great programmer AND this job will give you the opportunity to level up your skills, then it could be worth it. (esp if your current job is not programming-related) Yes, this. I'm h
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yahth
12y ago
> As for being a bad interviewee and developer, shoot me an email. Also, thank you for your very kind offer for doing mock interviews. That's very generous of you! :)
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yahth
12y ago
> Maybe they're sensing a red-flag from you: "We came up to a compensation number they agreed to, but they still haven't said they'll join or even given us a date-certain when they'll answer. We'd better for
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yahth
12y ago
Thanks for your feedback. > In my experience early stage startups do want people to accept quickly because they are operating on compressed timelines (we have X days to show Y progress before money runs out). This is what I figured. I am
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yahth
12y ago
> Chances are there is nothing nefarious going on here... I agree, and I should have probably mentioned that in my initial comment. I just don't know how common this sort of thing is. They seem like good people, and there's a l
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yahth
12y ago
> Start ups are moving quickly and trying to get to the next milestone. I honestly think that's what it is; i don't ascribe malice towards my potential employer. > That said, it sounds like you already made up your mind righ
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Ask HN: Feeling pressured to accept startup job offer quickly
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yahth
12y ago
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