I thought these things happened only here in Italy. It's kind of relieving to know that we are not the only ones in this situation.
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#72Earlier quoted context omitted.
If they pay by the hour, then I don't care if they want me implement odd requests. I need some money. Not much. $3 per hour is more than enough—since I have another source of passive income. I've done a little web design freelancing in the past, so know what to expect. The worst part about freelancing is feature creep, IMO. Which isn't an issue, if I get paid per hour. I've thought it through. I'm in the UK and could…
That's cool if you know what to expect. Per-hour is not the answer to all problems though. I had clients who were very picky about the hours logged. Make sure to check Freelancers' thread on HN on the 1st of the month.
> I had clients who were very picky about the hours logged.
I code 7 days a week, so even if that happens I'll still clock a decent number of hours. That would be a bit of a deal breaker, though.
> Make sure to check Freelancers' thread on HN on the 1st of the month.
Thanks for the tip!
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#73Also, background in machine learning, algorithms research, data mining and large dataset visualization, and real-time optimization.
Must multi-task by making coffee, making sure bathrooms are well-stocked with paper goods, occasionally running out to perform errands, walk owner's dogs, etc.
Not required but preferred: deep background in robotics research, computer vision, AI, mechanical engineering.
Must agree to compliment owner on inherent genius in all areas, and also render compliments on owner's cars, sexual achievements, and financial accomplishments.
Candidates with background in deep-space communications, global mobile technology, and mathematical research requisite for those areas of expertise given special consideration.
Successful applicant will be asked periodically to perform remedial sexual services, ritual degradation, self-flogging, coprophagic activities, etc.
Position offers no insurance benefits.
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#74Wow. I'm sad to admit we see a LOT of this kind of job posts in my city (Mexico city, Mexico). And they get plenty of answers too.
Gah. Bring on my IT union. I'll get the ball rolling if need be. Long as I don't get shot by affiliates of Jobs who like making wage agreements.
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#75Earlier quoted context omitted.
If they pay by the hour, then I don't care if they want me implement odd requests. I need some money. Not much. $3 per hour is more than enough—since I have another source of passive income. I've done a little web design freelancing in the past, so know what to expect. The worst part about freelancing is feature creep, IMO. Which isn't an issue, if I get paid per hour. I've thought it through. I'm in the UK and could…
Surely you are trolling? $3 or pounds per hour in the UK? If you have enough brains to learn coding or a web technology, you have enough brains not to do that. I think I've been trolled.
> $3 or pounds per hour in the UK?
USD.
> If you have enough brains to learn coding or a web technology, you have enough brains not to do that.
I'd rather do that than a non-coding job for more money. In the long run, I think I'll be better off.
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#76Tempted to apply and send them some NSA-ridden hard drives to get them started.
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#77Just did a quick 'whois' on the second domain mentioned (COUTURESHOPELA·COM) and see it has never been registered. I bet some enterprising developer could register it in less than one hour and sell it to them for a bit more than $12.
Any takers?
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#78If we define expertise in all the things this post lists at the same level of depth with which the person who posted it understands web design, my semester of Scheme and DrRacket makes me overqualified!
I'm almost tempted to email them and just ask them to define some of the terms they used in this post.
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#79Personally, I'm learning to code in Python, and once I do will probably work for $3 per hour doing remote work via a freelancing site. At the moment I'm going through Flask— which shouldn't take more than a couple of days to grok at a basic level. I made a CRUD site a few years ago, so it's not like I'm starting for zero. Anyway, working for below minimum wage is economically rational. Once I have more experience I'l…
I think this is a problem with the industry as a whole. You're generally not very valuable as a new, junior, or in-training developer, so to go from no knowledge to a place where you can learn and earn is tough. However, this creates a squeeze for proficient senior developers. The industry creates a bottleneck for early-career developers that restricts the supply of mature developers, which affords these developers v…
If there wasn't a bottleneck, then senior devs wouldn't get paid as much. The bottleneck is similar to an economic moat[0]. Economic moats and durability are attractive.
[0] http://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/120912/what-is-an-econo...
Re: WEB DEVELOPER (DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES)
#80Earlier quoted context omitted.
Same shit different country (Ireland)... this is very much an international problem, and the reason why software is a good career choice IMO.
> and the reason why software is a good career choice IMO. I wouldn't know, I can't even get an entry level gig.
If you don't mind me asking, where are you located and what is your general skill set? Do you do web dev? Are you self taught?