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Comment #13228846
Sounds pretty accurate for a business-oriented role. Didn't have the same experience in the engineering teams. Maybe I found only shitty companies. Maybe it's just the role itself.…
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Comment #13228730
That's anecdotal. My current company is great too. That doesn't mean all the companies in my country are great.
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'Except in holidays' > Nice straw man. All day doesn't mean every day. 'Do you have free universal medical care for all citizens yet?' > Yes, I live in Europe. 'Not a single europe…
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Comment #13228687
I think you drank too much of the kool-aid. You're very happy about things that are normal in Europe. And you are willing to be underpaid to get them. You don't have to be. You can…
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Comment #13228629
'again not sure which countries you speak about (ukraine or romania lol?), maybe it's like that in some, but some have very relaxed attitude' > I'm talking about Western Europe. Mo…
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In Europe software companies are more like factories. You punch in, work like a slave all day, then punch out. The socialist mindset created retarded managers. So anything deviatin…
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Is that why the pay is shit? You can get a higher salary in Eastern Europe with a 5x lower cost of living. Western Europe is horrible when it comes to the software industry. Underp…
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Looks like people don't like it when you criticize their idols. People forget Paul Graham is in the business of making money. Ethics and morality are not a prerequisite. They actua…
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Comment #11869103
Hacker News does it too. Narratives and echo chambers everywhere. Welcome to the future.
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Ask HN: Why do companies expect above average talent for average salaries?
Most software companies offer "market rate" and "competitive" salaries. But all of them want exceptional candidates. It's like they're shopping for a Porsche with Hyundai money. I …
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Comment #11222433
I'm interested. I'm in the EU and don't need a visa. Will gladly relocate to Copenhagen to be part of the core team. How can I send you a CV?
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