Yep. Just got hired out from an YC backed tech giant here in Latam and I'm joining a large IT consultancy firm. I think its gonna be fun.
Nice. How did you find the job?
Ask HN: Did you get a new job in 2024?
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Re: Ask HN: Did you get a new job in 2024?
#22I was laid off last year, but contract ended up getting extended until end of Jan 2024. After talking to a few other companies I decided to take 6 months - 1 year off unless something really interesting came along. A few days after that decision, a company reached out that fit into exactly that category and I ended up joining them. I didn't notice any particular issues with job availability or recruiter outreach, and…
That sounds like an ideal way to find a new job.
What specifically about the job made you change your mind re: taking time off?
Re: Ask HN: Did you get a new job in 2024?
#23Earlier quoted context omitted.
It’s from October 2023, but I feel it is still relevant. https://www.developer-tech.com/news/2023/oct/30/stack-overfl...
"79 percent of developers are either actively seeking new job opportunities or are open to the idea" I mean yeah, I don't know a single developer (employed or not) who ever wasn't "open to the idea" of a new job. This is kind of a meaningless statement.
Hmmm.
I see your point, but if you read the article, this is still 2-3x higher than in previous time frames.
Re: Ask HN: Did you get a new job in 2024?
#24I got laid off last month but I'm in no hurry to find a new job. I'm actually not even sure if I want one. Working as a frontend software engineer became too boring, I don't want to work with React anymore. I want to get back to work as a full stack engineer creating full applications but that aren't many jobs for that. So I'm creating apps for myself with the intention of turning one of them into a profitable busine…
Nice. There is so much new things to learn. Sounds like a good path.
Re: Ask HN: Did you get a new job in 2024?
#25Yes, same old way: by applying and getting interviewed. Has anything changed lately? Any major breakthroughs in job hunting?
EDIT: you should add a disclaimer that you're the CEO of a job hunting startup.
Re: Ask HN: Did you get a new job in 2024?
#26Yep. Just got hired out from an YC backed tech giant here in Latam and I'm joining a large IT consultancy firm. I think its gonna be fun.
Nice. How did you find the job?
Re: Ask HN: Did you get a new job in 2024?
#27Earlier quoted context omitted.
"79 percent of developers are either actively seeking new job opportunities or are open to the idea" I mean yeah, I don't know a single developer (employed or not) who ever wasn't "open to the idea" of a new job. This is kind of a meaningless statement.
Hmmm. I see your point, but if you read the article, this is still 2-3x higher than in previous time frames.
It just means employee loyalty continues to erode to one day match company levels of loyalty to employees.
Re: Ask HN: Did you get a new job in 2024?
#28C) i looked for jobs. applied with zero filters. more than 96% of the companies rejected me. But eventually i've got two offers. One from Germany and the other one from Estonia.
Re: Ask HN: Did you get a new job in 2024?
#29Yes, same old way: by applying and getting interviewed. Has anything changed lately? Any major breakthroughs in job hunting? EDIT: you should add a disclaimer that you're the CEO of a job hunting startup.
I would, but I didn’t want this to be a promotion.
Am authentically interested.
Re: Ask HN: Did you get a new job in 2024?
#30C) i looked for jobs. applied with zero filters. more than 96% of the companies rejected me. But eventually i've got two offers. One from Germany and the other one from Estonia.
Nice. Way to have grit.