I can't really add anything that hasn't been written in other answers except good luck. This is a really unfortunate story and I hope you get the job you deserve.
I'm Begging for Work
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#12Take a look at September's edition of whoishiring: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10152809
You can search for keywords like "remote" and "rails".
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#13I can't be the only person who wants to know what company could have abused an employee like this, if only to never apply to them or help support whatever godawful business they're trying to run.
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#14Also, I just realized: My employer is looking for Rails people, among other things. Remote workers are more than welcome. I am one myself. More information: https://attachmatehr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseac...
.silkroad.com? wat...
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#15Also, I just realized: My employer is looking for Rails people, among other things. Remote workers are more than welcome. I am one myself. More information: https://attachmatehr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseac...
.silkroad.com? wat...
Not that one. It's a recruiting platform... don't try to buy heroin from anyone on there.
Re: I'm Begging for Work
#16Try Hired.com. A friend of mine got a great response from a few good companies and he was very green at the time.
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#17Also, I just realized: My employer is looking for Rails people, among other things. Remote workers are more than welcome. I am one myself. More information: https://attachmatehr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseac...
.silkroad.com? wat...
Yeah, I know. It's not that silk road. At least, I don't think so...
Re: I'm Begging for Work
#18As already stated add links to Github and LinkedIn. Also see
Re: I'm Begging for Work
#191. Tell your wife. Trust me you'll feel better afterwards.
2. Keep looking for new opps. Get your CV out to as many places. Keep your hopes up. Spend time with your kids in the mean time. Kids are great company when you are "present with them".
3. Note for yourself: get numbers in writing before making changes to your life about opportunities.
4. Never use the word Fuck or any other expletives or crass language in any communique where you have the moral high ground. That just makes you look like the guilty one. Don't give the fuckers that chance.
Good luck bro.
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