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dogstraightup

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About dogstraightup

Searching for the best technical talent in the NYC Metro Area. Focusing on Start-ups and Hedge Fund/Finance space. Feel free to reach out.

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    Comment #14597885

    Are you serious? What are you 12 years old? Not cool to just mess with recruiters and waste people's time.

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    Comment #11284957

    Maybe if he was willing to work an office not exclusively remote we could find out...all talk no walk...weak.

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    Comment #10729450

    Completely agree...Not sure if OP is serious or if their post is a bad joke.

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    Comment #10729443

    Do not take a counter-offer. As you you'll find from a quick google search (and there is plenty of research to back it up), a counter-offer is nothing more than a temporary band-ai…

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    Comment #10729153

    This is a cool concept. My girlfriend babysits for supplemental income and would use something like this. UrbanSitter is a solid competitor out there right now. Slightly different …

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    Finding a Mid-Level Ruby Developer for Well-Funded Start-Up in Brooklyn, NY

    Having some trouble locating the right person. Competitive salary plus equity. Will be 2nd FT Engineering hire. Feel free to reach out, contact info in my profile. Thx.

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    Comment #9092703

    What point is that today? Just curious as I am also a technology recruiter in my early/mid 20's. Shoot me a message if you can!

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    Comment #8997173

    OP- I am based in NY but have had success in filling engineering roles in the start-up space. A big factor (arguably the most important) is culture fit. I've had fairly good succes…

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    Comment #8951212

    Agree...OP you are more likely to find a remote developer job for a big corp than a start-up IMO. GL

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    Comment #8951160

    It appears that I incorrectly assumed most Senior Engineers will eventually become/strive to be VPs of Eng or IT Directors. Greenyoda, if you don't mind me asking, how many years w…

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    Comment #8951143

    Thx...thats correct.

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    Comment #8949108

    Appreciate the comments. Its actually funny you mention that, as we were initially titling this role "CTO" which resulted in potential candidates who were just too hands-off by tha…

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    Why is it so difficult to find a Sr Dev/Lead into VP of Eng role with a Start-up

    I'm working directly (I'm a headhunter) with/for a new start-up in the predictive analytics/gaming space in NYC. This company is well-funded (offering a competitive salary and siza…