codeslush

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Kids asking for food, why on HN?
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I'd like to teach the poor to code
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Andrew Mixergy - How your mistake made me remember a plug
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by codeslush 15y ago
The good thing about learning C/C++ first is that it will help you understand how the internals work and you will (should) learn how to program efficiently and understand basic algo's and methodologies. For that matter, assembly might be a
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by codeslush 15y ago
I LOVE, absolutely LOVE his home page! http://www.jwz.org/ WELL DONE SIR!
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by codeslush 15y ago
This seems a little short-sighted to me. It's noted that the company doesn't make the offer until they've had the candidate go through on-site interviews. It's not like they are making an offer on initial meeting. If both parties are in
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by codeslush 15y ago
I started my professional career in QA, then "downgraded" to a support role in a different company because (a) it was a mile from my house instead of a 2hr commute each way every day and (b) it actually paid more! Now for the interesting p
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by codeslush 15y ago
You're that good and can't figure out how to read it? :-(
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by codeslush 15y ago
I'm not certain a soldier deserves more respect than a doctor, teacher, fireman, policeman or engineer. I'm not even certain a soldier gets more respect than many of those occupations listed. Soldiers do not ask for respect. It is given
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by codeslush 15y ago
I spent four years in the U.S.M.C in the enlisted ranks. This article is an interesting read, but only really scratches the surface of what one learns in the military. I didn't spend a single day in a war zone, and still learned patience
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by codeslush 15y ago
In my mind, a hacker has a deep desire to understand Extremely simple analogy: Most people are happy that when they flip a switch, a light comes on. They might even know how to install a switch and change a bulb. But a hacker isn't h
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by codeslush 15y ago
I wish this question would have received more love. I can't imagine why it did not, especially here on HN where you could get some really great feedback. I'm interested in hearing what other people might say. I like the response ksteneru
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by codeslush 15y ago
Thank you very much for this info. I would not have known to ask for the reports and greatly appreciate the time you took to respond.
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by codeslush 15y ago
You say "particularly in moderately-differentiated tumors" -- I have a few questions. 1. Why did you specifically point out "moderately-differentiated?" I ask because my wife has a tumor classified as poorly-differentiated. I'm wondering
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by codeslush 15y ago
You'll be plenty valuable, don't worry. Sometimes the business guys go out and do market research, get preliminary letters of intent signed, do presentations, etc... Enjoy the experience, it's completely worthwhile and rewarding. (note:
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by codeslush 15y ago
One thing I would like to add, in addition to my earlier comment, is this: There is a time to gamble, and a time to play it safe. The best time to gamble is when you've got the money to lose, not when your mortgage/rent payment is on the
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by codeslush 15y ago
Fundamentally, I don't see an issue with you doing outside consulting work, as long as it isn't in direct competition with your main employer. I would definitely never mix assets - e.g. don't use your main work computer for moonlighting wo
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by codeslush 15y ago
Check this older thread out, along with comments: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2300711 -- maybe some synergy?
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by codeslush 15y ago
"...Swearing says more about your abilities as a speaker then it does your content... that's the problem." Good thing he is talking about speaking instead of writing. EDIT: That is in the opening paragraph, and this is in the closing parag
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by codeslush 15y ago
The part that struck me was when he said something along the lines of: It takes 10,000 (or 15,000) hours just to get the necessary knowledge. Then, you are at step one. You may or may not be good, but don't know until you've put in the r
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by codeslush 15y ago
I disagree with point (1) and only somewhat agree with point (2). For point 1 - I definitely don't like rules, and I have found that if you create enough value, you get away with making your own rules and can come very close to having a fee
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by codeslush 15y ago
I wasn't trying to argue with you, rather I was trying to point out that some good can come from the C/C++ path. I've had a lot of people ask me which language to use as a starting point in programming, and not once have I said C/C++ -- ma
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by codeslush 15y ago
My first "real" job was with a software company, in the QA department. I got lucky getting that job, as I had no requisite skills. Anyway, I wanted to learn how to program. I took a C class at a local university. I remember, vividly, be
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by codeslush 15y ago
I like the idea of the article, but I would be more impressed if the author would have taken a few moments to identify steps one might take to help find solutions for this new "global middle class." I have no doubt opportunity exists, but
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by codeslush 15y ago
I love this response. 1. Listening, really listening, is really hard. Start by trying to listen to those you seem to have an issue(s) with! Really try to have an open mind and see things from an alternate perspective. Surely, you must ha
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by codeslush 15y ago
"I didn’t get the first phone number I asked for, nor the second. In fact, the first number probably came somewhere between tries five and ten." This applies to so many different areas of life that it should just be made a rule, if it isn't
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by codeslush 15y ago
You can be very technical and still involved in the sales process and add value! In fact, the combination of people skills and tech skills is very rare and commands a pretty good salary. If you're totally turned off by the sales process,
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by codeslush 15y ago
I'm curious if you've considered work that isn't 100% dev focused, but a combination of tech/people focused. e.g. systems/sales consultant? Do you like to travel? Can you talk to people? Do you desire to be deep in dev, or more surface
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by codeslush 15y ago
Where are you geographically located now? From your prior comments, I've seen NY and SFO.
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by codeslush 15y ago
I will agree with you. I grew up way too fast, have a few kids of my own, and they are growing up way too fast for different reasons than I did. My reason? I worked from 13 on for wages. My kids? They're working much harder than I had

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