Re:Ask HN: Where do you look for work if you need experience?
by late2part on Sunday September 06, 2015 @11:41AM
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Brilliant response. Another idea - offer a trial period. A lot of times the burden a company has is that once they offer you a job, they feel they have to keep you, or give you so many chances before ending it. Tell them you'll work for minimum wage for 30 days to prove how good you are, and you'll do it under a temporary contract - if they like you and can use you - convert to employee, if not, everybody's still friends.
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Re:Ask HN: Where do you look for work if you need experience?
by coroutines on Monday September 07, 2015 @06:53AM
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I do like this idea - have you done this before? I am no contract lawyer, but it'd be good to know what specific terms you should outline for the probation period so that the company feels safe and you aren't being taken advantage of.
Side-thought: Is there a limit to how long someone can be a temporary employee? You hear crazy stories like people only being made permanent after a couple years of layoff-rehire.