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gremlinsinc

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About gremlinsinc

Full-stack developer & father of two. Most of my recent work is Laravel + Vue, though I’m shifting toward Node.js and modern JS stacks. Twelve years of experience building products, debugging messy systems, and handling full-lifecycle development.

Core skills: JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Node, Laravel, Vue, React, HTML5/CSS, Ionic, Linux VPS, Nginx, AWS, API integrations (Amazon, Google Maps, FedEx/UPS, Stripe/PayPal, Craigslist Bulk, Zendesk, etc.)

GitHub: https://github.com/patrickcurl LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/patrickcurl Email: patrickwcurl@gmail.com

https://gofund.me/312ce9d68

Current situation: I’m in a rough stretch — temporarily displaced after a cascade of life events outside my control. I’m still working and actively taking freelance or remote dev roles, but donations genuinely help me keep things stable for my kids while I rebuild.

If you feel inclined: CashApp: $pwcurl Venmo: @zvive PayPal: zvive.com@gmail.com

Looking for: Remote-only work or local to Utah county or salt lake county — part-time, full-time, or contract. Based in Utah.

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    I'm going to learn to ship things. I can build a full SaaS in 5 days using Claude so there is no excuse for me not to ship. I've been out of work 2 years, had to do a GoFundMe just…

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    hmu if you need or want a partner...

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    Location: Utah (remote preferred) Remote: Yes Technologies: Laravel, Vue, React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript, Supabase, PostgreSQL, AI automation (OpenAI / LLM integration), APIs,…

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    I drive for Uber sometimes I use an app where it'll automatically take an Uber and turn off Lyft and door dash.. when it meets a filter... for example: $1 per mile, 25 per hour avg…

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    if you hire someone are they going to always be right the first time you give them directions?

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    does this include if the AI can devise new components and use drones and things essentially to build a new iteration of itself more capable to compute a thing and keep repeating th…

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    or you can have chatGPT make one to your specifications in his style...

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    yeah, same thought. I'm 45... heard of the band but that's it.

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    Currently homeless, driving Uber and Lyft. I've fixed my mental health after a shit storm of life events, mostly using AI as therapist. I'm going back to school soon for psychology…

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    it's got PHP and tooling and Arch Linux it's just what I'm comfortable with but I've got a MacBook (someone gifted me one from this thread) so yeah I'll definitely be using that fo…

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    where do you find the old ladies to rent from?

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    someone on here bought me a used MacBook. so yeah going to try freelancing that. I'll still do Uber (it's helped my mental health l but I don't want to rely on it and I want to sav…

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    my email is on my profile didn't see yours on yours, would love to connect though.

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    safe house?

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    inheritance, I'm hoping in the next month. With that I'd find a roommate situation for like $600 (average)... then work on freelancing, etc. My depression is I believe in remission…

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    I guess that's what I'm used to and... my brain isn't great at 9 to 5 work, my best code is written late at night. I'm probably 60 percent as productive when I have to work a rigid…

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    I was making 50 per hour doing freelance programming two years ago but I've had trouble finding clients and then I didn't have a place to work from, making it even harder. That's m…

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    I've got 10 years experience with laravel, lots of PHP, JavaScript, vue, react, MySQL, Python etc...i just don't have a computer unless I can find a place to set up my desktop... t…

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    I only have a desktop. I thought about getting office space from the chamber of commerce for 250 per month... and I can use their fridge to save money on food (Greek yogurt, Jimmy …

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    Ask HN: How do I escape homelessness after rebuilding my mental health?

    I never thought I’d be here—but I’ve hit a wall I can’t break through alone. I’m asking for help, advice, ideas—anything practical—to get off the streets and back into stability. I…

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    you sound like a person I used to date who my therapist says is definitely a clinical narcissist... love bombing, devaluation, isolating from family members, transactional and cond…

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    yeah, I think it will. I didn't know how strong I could be until I lost everything and built my life back up and even with my financial struggles it feels more fulfilling than it e…

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    I'm posting my journey on IG: therapeutic.ai (username not a domain)... I'm planning on adding a bunch of prompt examples and outcomes... my favorite thing is like I'll have tough …