That is an inspiring read. I almost went down this path when I got laid off last. I still somewhat regret taking up a corporate job back then instead of focusing on something else. But then, I probably wasn't ready. Thanks for writing this Peter.
Being laid off and unplanned entrepreneurship
21–30 of 168 posts
Re: Being laid off and unplanned entrepreneurship
#22Re: Being laid off and unplanned entrepreneurship
#23View page source is, as was mentioned in the article, magical. The fact that by publishing something online you make it available for everyone else to learn from is astonishing. It used to be knowledge was locked up in books and putting them in libraries for free access was revolutionary, but libraries don't compare to the knowledge transfer benefits of view source in terms of cost and ease. (Obv libraries have a wid…
(author here)... I honestly was scared of it first, as I thought if I edited the code, I'd accidentally change/update the other persons website...
Few years back I ordered something from the internet. I forgot what exactly went wrong, but some JS nonsense prevented me from doing what I wanted to do and I no choice but to use this website.
So I opened the inspector to remove that event handler or whatnot.
My girlfriend was sitting next to me. "What are you doing?", "Oh, just need to edit this so it allows me to continue." The look on her face was priceless. "You-you c-can do that?! You're allowed to just do that?!" To be fair, I can understand her apprehension as I was wearing a balaclava and black gloves.
Re: Being laid off and unplanned entrepreneurship
#24Re: Being laid off and unplanned entrepreneurship
#25The creativity displayed in spotting the opportunities is really impressive.
Re: Being laid off and unplanned entrepreneurship
#26What a beautiful piece of writing, which hits close to home for me, as I've always kind of managed side projects and my full-time jobs during office hours.
Re: Being laid off and unplanned entrepreneurship
#27That is an inspiring read. I almost went down this path when I got laid off last. I still somewhat regret taking up a corporate job back then instead of focusing on something else. But then, I probably wasn't ready. Thanks for writing this Peter.
thank you darkstar (peter here)
Re: Being laid off and unplanned entrepreneurship
#28Appreciate the post. Was in a similar situation myself - always wanted to be an "entrepreneur" but ultimately, needing to survive to feed the family is what kickstarted it all. I really appreciated how, even though you didn't have a technical background, you found a path that works for you and even more so, focusing on what you CAN do vs what you CAN'T do. And sometimes, you do get hosed on a deal at the start before you establish trust and credibility and then eventually learning your way around the trade.
Re: Being laid off and unplanned entrepreneurship
#29Earlier quoted context omitted.
(author here)... I honestly was scared of it first, as I thought if I edited the code, I'd accidentally change/update the other persons website...
Few years back I ordered something from the internet. I forgot what exactly went wrong, but some JS nonsense prevented me from doing what I wanted to do and I no choice but to use this website. So I opened the inspector to remove that event handler or whatnot. My girlfriend was sitting next to me. "What are you doing?", "Oh, just need to edit this so it allows me to continue." The look on her face was priceless. "You…
> To be fair, I can understand her apprehension as I was wearing a baklava and black gloves.
Was it sticky?
Re: Being laid off and unplanned entrepreneurship
#30Earlier quoted context omitted.
(author here)... I honestly was scared of it first, as I thought if I edited the code, I'd accidentally change/update the other persons website...
Few years back I ordered something from the internet. I forgot what exactly went wrong, but some JS nonsense prevented me from doing what I wanted to do and I no choice but to use this website. So I opened the inspector to remove that event handler or whatnot. My girlfriend was sitting next to me. "What are you doing?", "Oh, just need to edit this so it allows me to continue." The look on her face was priceless. "You…
Last time I unchecked a radio set I was wearing a black hoodie, so you're not wrong.