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Thanks HN for 15 years of support and helping me find my life's work

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Re: Thanks HN for 15 years of support and helping me find my life's work

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Post by hack1312 »

I really like this idea, but I’m not clear how the logistics work out. It’s “free” but 1.5 - 3 months in NYC is not cheap and would mean carrying double rent for that period of time on top of living expenses. Is there financial assistance or are participants expected to cover all of their own costs? If so doesn’t that make this only accessible to those quite well off already? That is, those who can afford to take off 1.5-3 months while covering the cost of living in one of the most expensive cities in the world. I see there’s a remote option but the in-person aspect of this really feels key to the experience.

Really not trying to be a spoil sport because the idea is incredible and worthwhile but I couldn’t find the answers looking at your website.

Re: Thanks HN for 15 years of support and helping me find my life's work

#43

Post by kraken_cult »

hack1312 wrote: post #41

I really like this idea, but I’m not clear how the logistics work out. It’s “free” but 1.5 - 3 months in NYC is not cheap and would mean carrying double rent for that period of time on top of living expenses. Is there financial assistance or are participants expected to cover all of their own costs? If so doesn’t that make this only accessible to those quite well off already? That is, those who can afford to take off…

I think it's more for folks who were making ~150k starting in 2012-2018. Most of them can afford to keep a place in new york and take a sabbatical.

Re: Thanks HN for 15 years of support and helping me find my life's work

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Post by nullbyte808 »

hack1312 wrote: post #41

I really like this idea, but I’m not clear how the logistics work out. It’s “free” but 1.5 - 3 months in NYC is not cheap and would mean carrying double rent for that period of time on top of living expenses. Is there financial assistance or are participants expected to cover all of their own costs? If so doesn’t that make this only accessible to those quite well off already? That is, those who can afford to take off…

https://www.recurse.com/virtual-rc

Re: Thanks HN for 15 years of support and helping me find my life's work

#46

Post by hack1312 »

nullbyte808 wrote: post #45
hack1312 wrote: post #41

I really like this idea, but I’m not clear how the logistics work out. It’s “free” but 1.5 - 3 months in NYC is not cheap and would mean carrying double rent for that period of time on top of living expenses. Is there financial assistance or are participants expected to cover all of their own costs? If so doesn’t that make this only accessible to those quite well off already? That is, those who can afford to take off…

https://www.recurse.com/virtual-rc

> I see there’s a remote option but the in-person aspect of this really feels key to the experience.

Re: Thanks HN for 15 years of support and helping me find my life's work

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Post by golly_ned »

ghostly_s wrote: post #7
andrew_eu wrote: post #4

I like the definition of social rules [0]. I also wonder whether the roof rule was written preemptively or retrospectively -- I hope the former. I have my own thanks to give to HN. It's connected me to interesting people, online and IRL. It's led to some very strong friendships. It's led me to multiple job opportunities, and usually the better ones. It's changing of course, but I've had a great time in this community…

> I also wonder whether the roof rule was written preemptively or retrospectively -- I hope the former. Presume you're referring to [1], not the page you linked, and one might be inclined to accuse you of __feigning surprise__ but if not: using the roof is a quite common expectation in mid-rise buildings in big cities like NY, though not usually in a building you don't yourself own/lease in. 1. https://www.recurse.co…

Why would you think they are talking about an entirely different page and topic?

Re: Thanks HN for 15 years of support and helping me find my life's work

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Post by golly_ned »

guessmyname wrote: post #14

I attended a Recurse Center batch, and while I understand that others had amazing experiences, mine was quite bland. I can't blame anyone but myself for this. Most of the other attendees were intelligent or highly self-motivated, or both. Many people seemed to connect instantly, forming small work groups, sharing project ideas, and even going out for lunch or dinner together. They were constantly talking about how aw…

Everyone I’ve met personally who attended RC was insufferable. Condescending to the point they couldn’t disguise their contempt for people who they thought knew less. So extreme to the point they simply refused to learn from other people. One even literally bullied a teammate to tears.

Re: Thanks HN for 15 years of support and helping me find my life's work

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Post by vnce »

I just love that this exists. Learning about it for the first time here, it was such a joy reading the website, watching the videos and understanding the school’s philosophy. Even how they define what a successful applicant looks like, and commitment to diversity brought a smile to my face. Maybe one day…
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