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Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

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Post by Rebles »

toomuchtodo wrote: post #48
Rebles wrote: post #44

At the beginning of the year, I decided it was time to find a new job after 10 years with my employer. I spent February doing interview prep and conducting interviews. Back then, the COVID-19 was mostly limited to China, markets and governments weren't terribly concerned about COVID-19. I accept a job offer, put in my two weeks notice, and my last day at was last Friday. Hardly anyone was seriously concerned about CO…

Ask your old employer if your role is still available. Plans change, and if you left on good terms, they might be amiable to your return if you need that option.

If my new employer bails, I might consider this. But I would probably try to find a new new job before then. Also, my boss wanted me to confirm 3 times what my last day would be, because, once he put it in the system, his hands were tied. I guess the LDO (Last day of office) process is pretty streamlined to tie up all the loose ends: halting pay checks, revoking unvested RSUs, stopping medical benefits, revoking user entitlements, etc.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

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Post by codr7 »

dangoor wrote: post #36

Khan Academy is still hiring, though our focus is backend and full-stack engineers right now[1]. I hope you're able to find new work soon! This is an odd time for us. We're an online education non-profit. With all of the school closings[2], we're seeing a huge spike in traffic. Fortunately, our infrastructure can handle it, but we are still spending some effort staying on top of the rapidly changing traffic patterns.…

I have over 30 years of dev experience, full-stack with a focus on backend and preference for Go, and am currently in the progress of wrapping up a project with nothing in the pipeline.

But I'm unfortunately stuck in Sweden.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

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Post by pletsch »

Cyberdog wrote: post #34

I'm a contract full-stack web developer. I've been "laid off" in that my last remaining client, who was already behind on her bills, told me to stop all work and she has no idea if/when she'll be able to pay her outstanding bills. I have no idea where next month's rent is going to come from. If anybody needs some contract web dev done, check out my info at https://albright.pro/ and reach out ASAP. I will cut you one…

Are all your clients technical? If not, might want to consider a revamp of your site, make it more what your work will do for them (online presence) than your specific skill set (PHP, Drupal).

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

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Post by tathougies »

BossingAround wrote: post #2

Seeing as the stock market is utterly tanking, I would be very surprised if the world didn't go into recession, and consequently, if there weren't a number of people losing their jobs in order to make the businesses lean again. This is especially true of countries like the US, where it seems very simple to fire someone.

Recession in a technical sense, yes, but not in a societal sense. A recession typically implies that people don't want to buy stuff or don't have the funds to. This time however, consumer demand is going to be probably the highest it's ever been the moment the quarantines are lifted.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

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Post by ttymck »

earlhathaway wrote: post #7

I'm a hiring manager and we're hiring engineers: senior frontend and backend. Interviews are over Zoom; they're a bit choppy but people seem to be bearing with us. If you work for a company funded by SoftBank or your company is chasing froth, I'd start making plans that involve your current employer no longer paying you. I'd be remiss if I didn't say if you need a job, meet the above qualifications, and are willing t…

Thanks for posting. What's the backend stack look like?

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

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Post by enilakla »

dangoor wrote: post #36

Khan Academy is still hiring, though our focus is backend and full-stack engineers right now[1]. I hope you're able to find new work soon! This is an odd time for us. We're an online education non-profit. With all of the school closings[2], we're seeing a huge spike in traffic. Fortunately, our infrastructure can handle it, but we are still spending some effort staying on top of the rapidly changing traffic patterns.…

Always been a fan of Khan Academy, I'll try to step up the monthly donations I've been making.

Out of curiosity, are you looking for any python dev's or people more familiar with Go?

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

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Post by impostervt »

Cyberdog wrote: post #68
impostervt wrote: post #53

Seems like a good time for people with ideas who can't code to team up with people who can code but don't have a good idea. To take a chance on an app/idea what we wouldn't normally want to quit our day jobs on. Are there sites that team people up like that?

Well, that's pretty much any job board. AngelList's jobs area [0] in particular has good deal of equity-only positions - no pay, but a share in future earnings (which, it can't be overemphasized, are entirely theoretical). Unfortunately, my landlord and debt-owners do not accept hope for the future as payment. 0: https://angel.co/jobs

I guess I meant more like, short term, not a real job. I'm stuck at home for a few weeks (through end of April likely), so why not try some random idea? Keep my skills up, have something to do, etc.

If anyone has a halfway decent idea for an app or website, I'm a UI guy with a lot of time on his hands.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

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Post by isbvhodnvemrwvn »

throwaway5752 wrote: post #9

Take whatever you can get, if you are lucky enough to get an offer. Look for contract work. Reduce your expenses. The gaining market share idea is too optimistic. Consider cashflow and sector and aim for stability over upside. Consider headhunters/recruiters. Really consider your expense and have a plan if you cannot find computer work when you will look outside of that. The general employment picture is a disaster,…

> Read up on COBRA

I first read it as "read up on CORBA", but I think we aren't that desperate yet.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

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Post by Peretus »

diN0bot wrote: post #73

My heart goes out to everyone getting laid off or looking for work for any reason. Would anyone be interested in a free "lightning round no-bs Q&A for engineering candidates webinar"? I do interview and negotiation prep with candidates, and while there is a lot of general advice out there, I've found specific advice to be incredibly helpful to individuals. I'm imagining a zoom call where one person at a time briefly…

I would absolutely be interested in this and will check out your site.

Re: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

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Post by impostervt »

TeMPOraL wrote: post #71
impostervt wrote: post #53

Seems like a good time for people with ideas who can't code to team up with people who can code but don't have a good idea. To take a chance on an app/idea what we wouldn't normally want to quit our day jobs on. Are there sites that team people up like that?

Like always, getting funding is the problem.

Depends on the idea. Side-project type ideas would be good to start now and get off to a quick start before we have to go back to our day jobs, then it becomes a side job.
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