GoranM

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   by GoranM 13y ago

   I didn't question their viability as a business.
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   by GoranM 13y ago

   > A desire to make a difference in the world Yea, coat checks and and t-shirts ... I can feel the impact.
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   by GoranM 13y ago

   Well, I don't know what you really mean by "future proof". JavaScript will probably remain the lowest common denominator, for years to come, so from that perspective, there's no safer bet. However, for people who want to have an edge, as de
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   by GoranM 13y ago

   I wouldn't invest in JS.
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   by GoranM 13y ago

   You're not alone in being alone, and there are people worse off, I assure you.
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   by GoranM 13y ago

   Here's a relatively novel idea (I guess): Outline exactly what you need the developer to do, and have them send in proof that they can actually do it. Previous projects, personal github experiments ... Most capable programmers will have som
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   by GoranM 13y ago

   Let's all cling to the fact that he "comes from money", so that we can cope with our impending feelings of inadequacy. :)
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   by GoranM 13y ago

   > The cure for sexism is apparently... more special treatment for women? Hah!
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   by GoranM 13y ago

   Companies should also be very clear about what they're actually looking for. If you're looking for "world class" talent, don't complain about a "programmer shortage". The fact that there were 600 valid applications (the women applying had c
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    by GoranM 14y ago

    Is there really a need for a phone interview? I mean, you could just look at their github, and the writing on their blog, to determine if there's a baseline of competence.
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    by GoranM 14y ago

    > It'd be fascinating to know what they're working on now. They're almost certainly not working with technology that's "ahead by 10 years", as their recruiters like to advertise: Their hardware is basically standard stuff shipped by Sun
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    by GoranM 14y ago

    > money and position will only marginally improve your internal world Maybe at a certain level, but for most people, money and position would provide both the resources and the freedom to live as they "truly want".