Ask HN: What's the best decision you made early in your career
(ycombinator.com)
Ask HN: What's the best decision you made early in your career
Ask HN: What's the best decision you made early in your career
Ask HN: Career Change Confusion
(ycombinator.com)
I feel stuck and not sure what to do with my career anymore. I’m currently a software engineer but I have never really enjoyed working professionally as a SWE, I’ve switched companies about every two years thinking that maybe if I can work on something different it would solve this problem but it never has and I am always ready to leave after about a year and a half.
I feel stuck and not sure what to do with my career anymore. I’m currently a software engineer but I have never really enjoyed working professionally as a SWE, I’ve switched companies about every two years thinking that maybe if I can work on something different it would solve this problem but it never has and I am always ready to leave after about a year and a half.
Working on complex systems: What I learned working at Google
(thecoder.cafe)
Throughout my career, I’ve worked in many complicated environments. For instance, I worked on optimizing driver-passenger matching in ride-hailing at a Uber's competitor. This context, like others, was technically challenging. Yet, nothing comes close in terms of complexity with my current experience at Google and two years there have refined my perception of complexity.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked in many complicated environments. For instance, I worked on optimizing driver-passenger matching in ride-hailing at a Uber's competitor. This context, like others, was technically challenging. Yet, nothing comes close in terms of complexity with my current experience at Google and two years there have refined my perception of complexity.
Ask HN: I burnt out, quit my job – any advice on moving to freelance/consulting?
(ycombinator.com)
I've been working as a software engineer for close to 7 years now, ended up burning out pretty bad after a long period of impossible deadlines and lots of pressure at work, so I decided to quit.
I've been working as a software engineer for close to 7 years now, ended up burning out pretty bad after a long period of impossible deadlines and lots of pressure at work, so I decided to quit.
Ask HN: Escaping a Low-Paying Nepali IT Job and Ineffective Learning Cycle
(ycombinator.com)
I'm drained by my unfulfilling, low-paying IT job in Nepal, which I keep to avoid financial uncertainty. My skills after 2+ years are limited to basic Linux command line. I study subjects like Java, DSA, and Computer Networks, but I forget what I learn, delete my notes, and restart, making little progress. My resume and interviewing skills are weak, and lying on my resume hasn't helped.
I'm drained by my unfulfilling, low-paying IT job in Nepal, which I keep to avoid financial uncertainty. My skills after 2+ years are limited to basic Linux command line. I study subjects like Java, DSA, and Computer Networks, but I forget what I learn, delete my notes, and restart, making little progress. My resume and interviewing skills are weak, and lying on my resume hasn't helped.
Ask HN: What career will you switch to when AI replaces developers?
(ycombinator.com)
I'm thinking pastry chef or line cook.
I'm thinking pastry chef or line cook.
Ask HN: Jaded with AI – Alternatives?
(ycombinator.com)
Hello HN,<p>Since a young age, I've been interested in machine and deep learning. I’m currently in the second year of my Computer Science BSc (Toronto, Canada) and already have almost 2 years of experience in industry (computer vision + NLP) and over a year in academia doing AI research (both full time). Additionally, I have quite a few open-source projects (all DL-related) that have garnered over 1,000 stars in total, and some are very well-known in their respective niches.
Hello HN,<p>Since a young age, I've been interested in machine and deep learning. I’m currently in the second year of my Computer Science BSc (Toronto, Canada) and already have almost 2 years of experience in industry (computer vision + NLP) and over a year in academia doing AI research (both full time). Additionally, I have quite a few open-source projects (all DL-related) that have garnered over 1,000 stars in total, and some are very well-known in their respective niches.
How three years at McKinsey shaped my second startup
(zactownsend.com)
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”
Ask HN: Best underrated way to get a job in tech during a hiring slowdown?
(ycombinator.com)
My sister-in-law is graduating at probably the worst time. I've done referrals and helped her build a portfolio, but it's pretty bleak right now.
My sister-in-law is graduating at probably the worst time. I've done referrals and helped her build a portfolio, but it's pretty bleak right now.
Ask HN: 3rd Week at FAANG and feeling imposter syndrome
(ycombinator.com)
A bit about my, I'm early 30s frontend engineer w/ no degree who started working at FAANG. Before that I spent about 12 years working at agencies doing web dev, Drupal, wordpress, etc.
A bit about my, I'm early 30s frontend engineer w/ no degree who started working at FAANG. Before that I spent about 12 years working at agencies doing web dev, Drupal, wordpress, etc.
Ask HN: I don't want to work in software anymore. Where do I go?
(ycombinator.com)
I live in NYC and I have about 6 years of experience. Out of the 4 jobs I've had, I loved one of them, but I just couldn't bear the rest. I love building software, and I've worked with a lot of great people, but the overall culture just isn't for me. I have been abused too many times.
I live in NYC and I have about 6 years of experience. Out of the 4 jobs I've had, I loved one of them, but I just couldn't bear the rest. I love building software, and I've worked with a lot of great people, but the overall culture just isn't for me. I have been abused too many times.
Ask HN: CS degrees, do they matter again?
(ycombinator.com)
I've thought about doing an online CS degree. It seems like this can be done for less than 15 grand, and also doable while still making money.
I've thought about doing an online CS degree. It seems like this can be done for less than 15 grand, and also doable while still making money.
Time to quit your pointless job, become morally ambitious and change the world
(theguardian.com)
Of all the things wasted in our throwaway times, the greatest is wasted talent.
Of all the things wasted in our throwaway times, the greatest is wasted talent.
Ask HN: What Programming Skills Will Still Matter in 10 Years?
(ycombinator.com)
Ask HN: What Programming Skills Will Still Matter in 10 Years?
Ask HN: What Programming Skills Will Still Matter in 10 Years?
Burn Your Title
(eatonphil.com)
I've been a developer, a manager, a cofounder, and now I'm a developer again. I ran away from each position until being a founder because I felt like I was limited by what I was allowed to do.
I've been a developer, a manager, a cofounder, and now I'm a developer again. I ran away from each position until being a founder because I felt like I was limited by what I was allowed to do.
Burn Your Title
(eatonphil.com)
Burn your title. Burn your job description. I mean, keep your boss happy for sure. Keep your teammates happy by supporting them and building them up and communicating well.
Burn your title. Burn your job description. I mean, keep your boss happy for sure. Keep your teammates happy by supporting them and building them up and communicating well.
Ask HN: What did you learn too late in your tech career?
(ycombinator.com)
Ask HN: What did you learn too late in your tech career?
Ask HN: What did you learn too late in your tech career?
Ask HN: How to transition into Robotics
(ycombinator.com)
I would very much like to work on robotics in almost any capacity and am wondering if anyone can share any tips on how I might be able to break into the industry.
I would very much like to work on robotics in almost any capacity and am wondering if anyone can share any tips on how I might be able to break into the industry.
"Just Keep Applying" Isn't Persistence, It's Insanity
(smustafa.blog)
It’s been occurring to me more and more often, lately, that as job seekers, we are told to keep doing the exact same things on a loop.
It’s been occurring to me more and more often, lately, that as job seekers, we are told to keep doing the exact same things on a loop.
Ask HN: How do you talk about past jobs you regret in interviews?
(ycombinator.com)
I'm currently interviewing for new roles and while I did do some pretty cool work in my last role, I really struggle to talk about any of it in a remotely positive away. It's a period of my life where I was mostly unhappy and the endless arbitrary deadlines only compounded it, resulting in me staying there for several years too long just from feeling too busy to look at alternatives.
I'm currently interviewing for new roles and while I did do some pretty cool work in my last role, I really struggle to talk about any of it in a remotely positive away. It's a period of my life where I was mostly unhappy and the endless arbitrary deadlines only compounded it, resulting in me staying there for several years too long just from feeling too busy to look at alternatives.
Ask HN: What's the Most Useful Piece of Career Advice You've Received?
(ycombinator.com)
The best advice I ever got was from a mentor who told me: Your network is your net worth but only if you give more than you take.
The best advice I ever got was from a mentor who told me: Your network is your net worth but only if you give more than you take.
Ask HN: What Tools Did You Use to Land Your Current Job?
(ycombinator.com)
Ask HN: What Tools Did You Use to Land Your Current Job?
Ask HN: What Tools Did You Use to Land Your Current Job?
The best programmers I know
(endler.dev)
I have met a lot of developers in my life. Lately, I asked myself: “What does it take to be one of the best? What do they all have in common?”
I have met a lot of developers in my life. Lately, I asked myself: “What does it take to be one of the best? What do they all have in common?”
The Best Programmers I Know
(endler.dev)
I have met a lot of developers in my life. Lately, I asked myself: “What does it take to be one of the best? What do they all have in common?”
I have met a lot of developers in my life. Lately, I asked myself: “What does it take to be one of the best? What do they all have in common?”
Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer (2016)
(haseebq.com)
When the story of how I landed a job at Airbnb went viral, I was surprised at how infatuated people were with my negotiations.
When the story of how I landed a job at Airbnb went viral, I was surprised at how infatuated people were with my negotiations.
Ask HN: Looking to Break into Cybersecurity – Where Do I Start?
(ycombinator.com)
I have a degree in Computer Science and currently work as a frontend web developer.
I have a degree in Computer Science and currently work as a frontend web developer.
Ask HN: Struggling with Anxiety as a Developer – What Are My Options?
(ycombinator.com)
I'm a senior web developer (10 years), but in the past three years, I’ve struggled with anxiety, and my performance has suffered because of it. I started a new job last year but I was let go due to performance and am now wondering how to move forward.
I'm a senior web developer (10 years), but in the past three years, I’ve struggled with anxiety, and my performance has suffered because of it. I started a new job last year but I was let go due to performance and am now wondering how to move forward.
Ask HN: How to make money in the new age of AI?
(ycombinator.com)
Employed. Unfairly compensated. Old. Love AI. How to capitalize on the new tech wave?
Employed. Unfairly compensated. Old. Love AI. How to capitalize on the new tech wave?
Ask HN: Best and worst jobs of your career and why?
(ycombinator.com)
Ask HN: Best and worst jobs of your career and why?
Ask HN: Best and worst jobs of your career and why?