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Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by Teichopsia »

kirushik wrote: post #150

We at SUSE Linux will be happy to relocate all the suitable specialists (development, QA, support, management... 66 positions are open) to Germany or Czech: https://jobs.suse.com You can filter by location, we have a couple of positions in Provo, Utah as well...

As a self taught, inexperienced programmer, I hope you don't mind answering a question. Looking through the list of jobs it seems that I could perform the Junior QA. However, since I am probably suffering from imposter syndrome, I'm somewhat unsure. A bit about my background: My interest is in full stack development. I'm comfortable with python, html5 and am currently re-learning CSS, which I have found harder to understand than programming, but I am getting there. My workflow is mostly through the CLI (basic commands) and have some experience with git. I've toyed around with a few languages, racket and js come to mind. I could conclude by asking, if I'm currently not fit for that position, what else would I need to learn?

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by bpicolo »

erikbye wrote: post #156
bpicolo wrote: post #129

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Rent is about the only thing in Norway that's cheaper, though. (And it's far more expensive in Oslo than most of the US, no?) That said, loved Norway when I visited

NA being so diverse I'm not sure which city I should compare to, but compared to the larger cities I'm not sure it's considerably more expensive, in terms of rent alone. E.g., NY is more expensive than Oslo. Rent prices in Oslo haven't boomed in paralell with the real estate market, so it's not that bad. And opting for something outside the city-centre, but still just a short commute (10-20 min by train/metro), is al…

Seems right, but most people I know are living with roommates and paying ~1500-1800 USD a month.

That said, that is -drastically- higher than rent in the rest of the country.

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by postsantum »

mattnumbe wrote: post #47
zerr wrote: post #42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

So even if I take my full 30 days (or whatever it is) of vacations. Be in the office only 9-5 and encouraging co-workers to do the same, to get a life, etc... I still won't be fired? :)

Also a difficult question. Getting fired is possible here, but there are major repercussions for the business. If your hours were 9-5 and you had 30 days of vacation time you could take a year, no one would say anything if you did what are your rights as an employee. But if someone asks you to stay late and you don't have a good excuse, or if you take vacation days during times that are known to be busy periods, the…

Does this "window seat" refer to throwing yourself out?

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by lazerwalker »

If you're upset with the way things seem to be going with US politics, I would urge you to not flee and look for a software engineering job in another country, but rather look for domestic software jobs that will put your skills to good use.

Maybe this means civic tech organizations like Code for America that explicitly work on public sector projects. Maybe it means working for a political advocacy group like the EFF, or someone working on privacy-related projects to help protect our civil liberties. Either way, helping improve things domestically seems like a nobler option than running away.

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by lacampbell »

mabbo wrote: post #119
retube wrote: post #111

Earlier quoted context omitted.

By most accounts you're like in literally the best place on planet earth right now, why would you want to move?

> why would you want to move Because he's joking and making fun of the fact that the original post presumes everyone lives in America and sees 'Abroad' as elsewhere.

A bit of that, and a bit of pointing out America is probably a better place to live in than most western countries in terms of career and opportunities.
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