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Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

#31

Post by wiradikusuma »

I can't give money, but I can give my time. I've interviewed hundreds of candidates for the past 3-4 years. Recently I noticed more and more people are immediately available (i.e., they're currently unemployed).

If you're affected by tech winter and looking for someone to have a technical discussion to "upskill", feel free to reach out: https://tidycal.com/wiradikusuma/hn-30-min

I'm writing a "wide spectrum" technical book, but this is not a solicitation for the book. I'm mentioning this just to say I know a thing or two.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

#33

Post by Riseed »

I can't give money, but I have a stack of notecards and some stamps. I'll happily send a silly joke and happy holiday wishes to anyone who emails their address (email in profile). No promises, but if there's anything in particular you like (e.g. snow, the ocean, bears), let me know and I'll see if I have a card or joke to match.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

#35

Post by cushpush »

While not easy for me to ask for assistance, I have been working on my solo projects for the past 6 months, funding myself from saved wages. The oil in the lantern runs thin, metaphorically speaking, and any assistance would be greatly greatly appreciated. I am working on a nonprofit storefront for musicians to sell their music, for which we will take no platform fee for the first $1000/mo. in revenue. I find that this aim is something that drives me since I have a ton of musician friends who would tangibly benefit in their lives from something like this were it available. So I am working on it diligently. I will likely have to pick up some sort of shift work and code part time, work a delivery job part-time, until ends are meeting properly. If you would like to help that would be super amazing.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

#36

Post by wolverine876 »

sebg wrote: post #20
saphalpatro wrote: post #18

I am moving to New York and I need suitcases or boxes to move things. I don't have the money to hire movers or something, so I'm just looking for a suitcase or some boxes which can help me move. Sorry if this sounds incredibly stupid but I've never moved so any advice would also be helpful honestly.

For boxes, in the past I've had luck with liquor or wine stores. Call them up or show up and ask if you can take any boxes. They usually give them to me for free and are very sturdy.

The dumpsters of businesses that have lots of incoming merchandise provide free boxes. Try Walmart, for example.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

#37

Post by wolverine876 »

saphalpatro wrote: post #18

I am moving to New York and I need suitcases or boxes to move things. I don't have the money to hire movers or something, so I'm just looking for a suitcase or some boxes which can help me move. Sorry if this sounds incredibly stupid but I've never moved so any advice would also be helpful honestly.

Second-hand stores have suitcases, or find free ones posted online or at the curb.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

#38

Post by wolverine876 »

pipeline_peak wrote: post #32

I need friends

Nobody should downplay this very vital need. Isolation is worse than almost anything; better to be hungry with friends/family than fully fed and isolated.

It's not easy, but if you share what you've tried, people might have suggestions. If you share where you are (I completely understand if not) then you might find neighbors.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

#39

Post by _rs »

wiradikusuma wrote: post #31

I can't give money, but I can give my time. I've interviewed hundreds of candidates for the past 3-4 years. Recently I noticed more and more people are immediately available (i.e., they're currently unemployed). If you're affected by tech winter and looking for someone to have a technical discussion to "upskill", feel free to reach out: https://tidycal.com/wiradikusuma/hn-30-min I'm writing a "wide spectrum" technica…

What does upskill mean in this context? I may consider reaching out but I don't want to waste your time either

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

#40

Post by _rs »

wolverine876 wrote: post #38
pipeline_peak wrote: post #32

I need friends

Nobody should downplay this very vital need. Isolation is worse than almost anything; better to be hungry with friends/family than fully fed and isolated. It's not easy, but if you share what you've tried, people might have suggestions. If you share where you are (I completely understand if not) then you might find neighbors.

I'll throw my hat in the ring: I'm from NYC. It's something how isolated you can feel with so many people around
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