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elance.com web design. you can get jobs filling out wordpress themes and probably make $1,000 a month at least
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I think it's a way of saying "I'm not unemployed because I'm incompetent, and I'm not emotionally attached to Python".
Sure, but it comes off as "I think FizzBuzz is some sort of significant problem, as attested to by my mention of it", which acts pretty negatively. You wouldn't expect a carpenter to say "I can both screw and unscrew screws from wood". It's sort of a given if you have the slightest bit of domain knowledge.
Given that a huge number of professional programmers can't do the programming equivelant of screwing and unscrewing screws, that actually does make a difference.
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Sure, but it comes off as "I think FizzBuzz is some sort of significant problem, as attested to by my mention of it", which acts pretty negatively. You wouldn't expect a carpenter to say "I can both screw and unscrew screws from wood". It's sort of a given if you have the slightest bit of domain knowledge.
it comes off as I don't think it came off that way at all. He's stating that he can demonstrate a basic, fundamental grasp of code structure in several languages and types of languages, which is pretty good.
http://www.canonical.com/about-canonical/careers
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I think it's a way of saying "I'm not unemployed because I'm incompetent, and I'm not emotionally attached to Python".
Sure, but it comes off as "I think FizzBuzz is some sort of significant problem, as attested to by my mention of it", which acts pretty negatively. You wouldn't expect a carpenter to say "I can both screw and unscrew screws from wood". It's sort of a given if you have the slightest bit of domain knowledge.
Besides, just the fact that someone knows about FizzBuzz is a good sign in my book (also the fact that they know about HN, but I digress).
I usually don't have a good word to say about recruiters but in cases like yours it might be worth contacting a few who work in one of the hubs you could move to, and have them look at your resume. They'll help you brush it up if needed but more importantly help you validate that there are employers looking for your skill set (because if they don't think they can place you, they won't spend any time with you).
Have them set up 3 or 4 interviews and scrape together the fare to come here and you might not need the return ticket. Just don't indicate to them that you are desperate but white-lie and tell them that you just want to relocate to SF/NY/etc.
BTW I moved to SF from a different country (UK) 5 years ago because it is where I needed to be for my career - it was hard but I did it and it is one of the best decisions I made. The winters are better here too! :)
/\ Try bending the truth.
Firstly you'll need different CVs depending on the job you are going for. So take the one saying "Did python for 5 years at XYZ corp" and change it to "Did python and C# for 5 years at XYZ corp" - This should get you past the HR gatekeepers and in the meantime you just have to skill up on c#. When you reach the interview with technical people they will be more reasonable - providing you are actually comfortable with c#.
Have you considered a drastic move to SF, NYC, Boston, or another startup hotspot? Having no money in Michigan is no better than having no money in a more expensive city, so cost of living shouldn't even be a factor here. Also, don't limit yourself to Python / C. Stress that you're able and willing to learn any programming language and solve any challenge that comes your way. I know there isn't a single unemployed Ru…
Have you considered a drastic move to SF, NYC, Boston, or another startup hotspot? Ah yes, it's so easy to move when you can't even afford $100 to start a company. Great advice. Finding a job as a developer is actually not that hard, in this economy. Looks like you're wrong, in this instance at least.
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Sure, but it comes off as "I think FizzBuzz is some sort of significant problem, as attested to by my mention of it", which acts pretty negatively. You wouldn't expect a carpenter to say "I can both screw and unscrew screws from wood". It's sort of a given if you have the slightest bit of domain knowledge.
You wouldn't expect a carpenter to say "I can both screw and unscrew screws from wood". Given that a huge number of professional programmers can't do the programming equivelant of screwing and unscrewing screws, that actually does make a difference.
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Sure, but it comes off as "I think FizzBuzz is some sort of significant problem, as attested to by my mention of it", which acts pretty negatively. You wouldn't expect a carpenter to say "I can both screw and unscrew screws from wood". It's sort of a given if you have the slightest bit of domain knowledge.
I took it as a lighthearted, joking statement. Besides, just the fact that someone knows about FizzBuzz is a good sign in my book (also the fact that they know about HN, but I digress).