At I got an internship at a Fortune 500, so it's possible.
Ask HN: How can a 16 year-old programmer make money writing code?
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Re: Ask HN: How can a 16 year-old programmer make money writing code?
#12Why do you think it's necessary to reveal your age to those who hire you? Have a good portfolio and you're set.
The web provides you varying levels of anonymity; take advantage of it.
I made thousands of dollars before your age monetizing my Facebook apps with ads. Perhaps you should investigate doing stuff that doesn't rely on others who frankly care more about your age than your competence.
Re: Ask HN: How can a 16 year-old programmer make money writing code?
#13What's your skill set? And do you have a link to some stuff you've made? I might have some work for you.
Re: Ask HN: How can a 16 year-old programmer make money writing code?
#14My advice is to be patient and continue your education. You need to realize if you learn enough about the world around you, people will beat a path to your door. The first phase in programming is learning how to code. The second phase is learning why . Once you get to the second phase, people will ask you to help them. Many years ago, I bought an early personal computer. I quickly realized what it lacked, and I wrote…
Nice comment, and nice article! Thanks.
Re: Ask HN: How can a 16 year-old programmer make money writing code?
#15you can join a startup.I am 17 and I did :D !
Re: Ask HN: How can a 16 year-old programmer make money writing code?
#16I'm 17 at the moment - been freelancing and doing paid work since I was 12. The way I see it is, people who discredit you because of your age are not the people you want to work for anyway. Stick to it and you will get there.
Re: Ask HN: How can a 16 year-old programmer make money writing code?
#17My advice is to be patient and continue your education. You need to realize if you learn enough about the world around you, people will beat a path to your door. The first phase in programming is learning how to code. The second phase is learning why . Once you get to the second phase, people will ask you to help them. Many years ago, I bought an early personal computer. I quickly realized what it lacked, and I wrote…
Thanks.
Re: Ask HN: How can a 16 year-old programmer make money writing code?
#18What type of coding are you comfortable with? If you can get in with a good team then you should be fine. Shoot me an email (check my profile)
Re: Ask HN: How can a 16 year-old programmer make money writing code?
#19Why do you think it's necessary to reveal your age to those who hire you? Have a good portfolio and you're set. The web provides you varying levels of anonymity; take advantage of it. I made thousands of dollars before your age monetizing my Facebook apps with ads. Perhaps you should investigate doing stuff that doesn't rely on others who frankly care more about your age than your competence.
Some contracts aren't enforceable against minors. Do minors not need to disclose their age when entering into a contract? It seems like this should be a requirement.
Re: Ask HN: How can a 16 year-old programmer make money writing code?
#20If you want to get work you need to have more than just a skill set, you need to learn how to sell yourself. If you're able to prove that you know what you're doing and that you can provide serious value, someone will hire you.