Help a Fellow Techie in Trouble

#1

Post by rookie123 » Thu, Apr 18, 2024, 1:15 PM UTC

Hey fellow HN people!

This is a call of help for anyone who is reading this.

I am currently an adept Python/AI engineer having 7 years of experience currently working Remote for US company.

Recently, a close family member was diagnosed with a relatively long-term illness for whom I need to be a care member. Despite this I am able to give 60-70 hours to my company as I work on Saturday-Sundays as well.

The current job-scene I have is an up and coming startup and I want to transition to a more stable and robust job even if it means I get paid low.

My ask is are there any opportunities for AI/ML/Data-Science engineers who might need someone with a stable team. I am not looking for the FAANG tech salary and I am ok to work on Sat-Sun.

The only thing I am looking for a is a stable job with fair compensation that uses my skills well.

Thank you for reading!

Re: Help a Fellow Techie in Trouble

#2

Post by ThrowAIAway » Thu, Apr 18, 2024, 1:58 PM UTC

> as I work on Saturday-Sundays as well.

You are underselling your self and will sound needy to any recruiter.

> I want ... stable and robust job even if it means I get paid low.

Again, not good to undersell yourself.

> I am ok to work on Sat-Sun.

Don't promise this on the get go as I mentioned before.

You should focus on your network. Work on what your strengths are and what value will you bring to a company. If you keep repeating the Sat/Sun you will get a job that will burn you and you will be looking for another job within months. Just my 2cents.

Re: Help a Fellow Techie in Trouble

#3

Post by rookie123 » Thu, Apr 18, 2024, 2:59 PM UTC

ThrowAIAway wrote: post #2

> as I work on Saturday-Sundays as well. You are underselling your self and will sound needy to any recruiter. > I want ... stable and robust job even if it means I get paid low. Again, not good to undersell yourself. > I am ok to work on Sat-Sun. Don't promise this on the get go as I mentioned before. You should focus on your network. Work on what your strengths are and what value will you bring to a company. If you…

Thank you for the pointers! What are some good places to look at which are relatively stable and pay fair? I have good experience both on programming end and AI prompt engineering.

Thanks!