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Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by kirushik »

Teichopsia wrote: post #202
jgaxn wrote: post #199

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As a self-taught, formerly inexperienced programmer, my advice to you is to apply. In the early stages of a programming career, you want to try to get a job you're underqualified for. That's where you will grow the most. Don't be scared off by what it says in the job posting. I've never met all the qualifications of any job I've ever gotten.

Thanks :)

"Just apply and let us sort that out" was exactly the advice I was going to give you.

Basically: you never know what exactly the team on the other side is looking for. They might try to convey that the best possible way in those 2-3 paragraphs the "Typical Job Description" format allows them, and still fail. Or they might even not try that, because of some weird internal political reasons, or just a lack of job-posting skill, or plain unwillingness to bother.

So, consequently, the only reliable way for you to know if they're looking for a person with your skillset or not — is to apply.

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by zerr »

pimeys wrote: post #72
zerr wrote: post #39

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The bad thing in Berlin is that 60K is a ceiling for senior engineers...

Definitely not the ceiling. I've been working here for five years and always earned more. Also if you're married they'll sum you and your partner's income and lower your taxes if your partner earns less. Good way to study or do non-paid work while the other earns for both of you. Berlin is very liberal and open-minded, but learning Deutsch is a must...

Another thing that scares me away from west Europe in general - such low percentage of people owning houses/lands... Even in Berlin, most people with their families spend whole their life in apartments (not to mention a house with a backyard) that do not belong to them...

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by groundshop »

et-al wrote: post #204
dcposch wrote: post #196

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Appreciate the sentiment, but I think it's a false equivalence. I was in Amsterdam for a week in June and I'm in SF today. I love both cities, but the difference is palpable. The US is experiencing a wave of xenophobia and outright hate right now. I totally understand not wanting to be part of it. -- Amsterdam is beautiful. It has more bikes than cars, transit that makes the Bay look embarrassing, and in my subjectiv…

> The US is experiencing a wave of xenophobia and outright hate right now. Were there actually any reported hate crimes, or is this just rumors and confirmation bias? People are definitely on edge today, but I felt it more from the Clinton supporters. (I know of the swastika graffiti in Philly, but that could have been from either side.)

My wife is an instructor at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Yesterday all faculty/staff/students got an email about a girl who was assaulted. She was walking down a street close to the university. Two white men (one in a Trump hat) pulled up next to her in a car, hopped out, hit her over the head with something then stole her hijab and wallet. http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/crime/2016/11/09/ul-...

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by tedmiston »

lacampbell wrote: post #208
tedmiston wrote: post #200

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Cost of renting a small apartment (in Wellington at least) is cheaper than most U.S. tech hubs.

Wellington City has 207,000 people. Which US tech hub could it be compared to?

That's kind of my point! The arbitrage of working for a company in a US tech hub while living outside of a US tech hub. It could be done living domestically here too, but abroad is more interesting. (However, given the discussion, maybe this is just a case of "the grass is always greener on the other side".)

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by dmux »

dzhiurgis wrote: post #85
kranner wrote: post #40

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A similar joke I've heard has the opposite moral, so to speak: The man on the other side responds: "Don't ask me. I was born here."

I call this "there must be a name for this type of paradox" paradox.

Any more examples?

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by Teichopsia »

kirushik wrote: post #211
Teichopsia wrote: post #202

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thanks :)

"Just apply and let us sort that out" was exactly the advice I was going to give you. Basically: you never know what exactly the team on the other side is looking for. They might try to convey that the best possible way in those 2-3 paragraphs the "Typical Job Description" format allows them, and still fail. Or they might even not try that, because of some weird internal political reasons, or just a lack of job-posti…

Thanks. Perhaps it's a matter of rolling dice to see what life has in store for me. Thanks for the reply.

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by lacampbell »

tedmiston wrote: post #214
lacampbell wrote: post #208

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Wellington City has 207,000 people. Which US tech hub could it be compared to?

That's kind of my point! The arbitrage of working for a company in a US tech hub while living outside of a US tech hub. It could be done living domestically here too, but abroad is more interesting. (However, given the discussion, maybe this is just a case of "the grass is always greener on the other side".)

I am not being clear. Why live in an NZ city of 200,000 when you could live in an American one of the same size and enjoy a lower cost of living, and cheaper rent?

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by tedmiston »

lacampbell wrote: post #219
tedmiston wrote: post #214

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That's kind of my point! The arbitrage of working for a company in a US tech hub while living outside of a US tech hub. It could be done living domestically here too, but abroad is more interesting. (However, given the discussion, maybe this is just a case of "the grass is always greener on the other side".)

I am not being clear. Why live in an NZ city of 200,000 when you could live in an American one of the same size and enjoy a lower cost of living, and cheaper rent?

I don't think one can find the same quality of life in a comparable US city for a lower cost of living.

Portland, Oregon might be the closest counterexample that comes to mind, but it is an order of magnitude bigger — population of the greater metropolitan area is 2.4 million.

There is a fair amount of inexpensive housing here but not in areas with the same cultural values. (Perhaps Wellingotn wasn't the best example, but it's in the only NZ city I've been to firsthand.)

Feel free to shoot me an email (in profile) if you'd like to discuss more.

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