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Re: Ask HN: How did you find your current job?

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Post by iqkznnft »

soneca wrote: post #105
tanganian wrote: post #103

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Fine by me. My first question is about salary. I don't know if you OK talking about that publicly or even privately, and if not can you give a ballpark compared to a US dev living in the us for example? My expectation are low, if any company would want to hire me for $27.000 I would sign without any hesitation given I'm qualified enough. Second one was about Jrs but I saw you answered that already. Lastly, any tips o…

About salary. I earned $12k/year on my first dev job in a big startup in Brazil (it was a decent salary in 2017 for a junior dev in Brazil). Then I moved to the US and earned $67k/year working onsite on a small startup in LA as a junior with 1.5 year of experience. Then, still a junior position, but now with 2.5 yoe, I earned $115k/year working remote for a medium-sized company (but with a small engineering team). I…

Can you get employed by an American company, without an American working visa, as long as you're remote?

Re: Ask HN: How did you find your current job?

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Post by soneca »

iqkznnft wrote: post #111
soneca wrote: post #105

Earlier quoted context omitted.

About salary. I earned $12k/year on my first dev job in a big startup in Brazil (it was a decent salary in 2017 for a junior dev in Brazil). Then I moved to the US and earned $67k/year working onsite on a small startup in LA as a junior with 1.5 year of experience. Then, still a junior position, but now with 2.5 yoe, I earned $115k/year working remote for a medium-sized company (but with a small engineering team). I…

Can you get employed by an American company, without an American working visa, as long as you're remote?

Yes. And as long as I am not staying too much time in the US. One week for meeting the team is ok. 3 months not ok, you need a work visa.

Also, I am a contractor. If they wanted to hire me as a full time employee with typical benefits they would have to establish a branch here.

Re: Ask HN: How did you find your current job?

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Post by ironmagma »

I always loved and was interested in roller coasters and how they and other rides work. Eventually I found out they are powered by PLCs. Scoured HN Who’s Hiring for PLC-related companies for many months until I finally found Copia, which is one of the most productive jobs I’ve ever had.

Re: Ask HN: How did you find your current job?

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Post by tanganian »

soneca wrote: post #105
tanganian wrote: post #103

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Fine by me. My first question is about salary. I don't know if you OK talking about that publicly or even privately, and if not can you give a ballpark compared to a US dev living in the us for example? My expectation are low, if any company would want to hire me for $27.000 I would sign without any hesitation given I'm qualified enough. Second one was about Jrs but I saw you answered that already. Lastly, any tips o…

About salary. I earned $12k/year on my first dev job in a big startup in Brazil (it was a decent salary in 2017 for a junior dev in Brazil). Then I moved to the US and earned $67k/year working onsite on a small startup in LA as a junior with 1.5 year of experience. Then, still a junior position, but now with 2.5 yoe, I earned $115k/year working remote for a medium-sized company (but with a small engineering team). I…

Well done mate, you're an inspiration. In a few years you'll get that FAANG job if you want it, finger crossed.

The problem for me in getting a local job, is I have to go back home (I'm from a poor African country, there are no jobs there and if there are the pay is "shit"). I live in France right now, they are not so so keen on the remote thing, plus the fact that they still really care about degrees, mine is in business. What hires the most, back or front end? I'm leaning more toward back end stuff as I find it more fun, but I would change if it affects my chance of getting a job.

What's your background by the way? STEM or completely unrelated? How hard is it for them to hire a contractor? Does it involve a lot of paperwork? An on my side, what do I have to do? How about part-time jobs?

PS: Shoot me an e-mail, I'd like to stay in contact with you if that's ok.

Re: Ask HN: How did you find your current job?

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Post by rasikjain »

I am a full-stack engineer working with React. All the following worked. Not in any particular order.

1) LinkedIn 2) HN monthly hiring thread 3) Personal Portfolio / blog 4) GitHub

Main consistency about your bio across all platforms and keep engaging with subscribers or followers.

People do notice your activities and reach out to you when need arises.

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