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A comment on Ask HN: I'm 24, coding since 14, and I don't know what to do.

Re:Ask HN: I'm 24, coding since 14, and I don't know what to do by shams93 on Tuesday December 27, 2016 @01:16AM (#13261606)
It depends upon where you're located. Are you looking for remote work? Its far more difficult to get hired for a remote job than to find one that is local to your area. The bulk of remote jobs go to engineers in inexpensive countries not in places like LA and SF with a high cost of living.
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Re:Ask HN: I'm 24, coding since 14, and I don't know what to do by frostbytes on Tuesday December 27, 2016 @01:21AM (#13261623)
Toronto, ON!

I agree

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Re:Ask HN: I'm 24, coding since 14, and I don't know what to do by shams93 on Tuesday December 27, 2016 @02:24AM (#13261787)
Yeah probably starting out freelance is your best bet, the old school method of building sites and apps for local business. You might find the local market can work for you if a lot of local businesses still need web and or ios apps.
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Re:Ask HN: I'm 24, coding since 14, and I don't know what to do by spoonie on Tuesday December 27, 2016 @01:59AM (#13261709)
Tried looking for jobs in the Kitchener-Waterloo area?

EDIT: there will be lots of smaller companies there that will be more understanding of no-formal-education.

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Re:Ask HN: I'm 24, coding since 14, and I don't know what to do by nakovet on Tuesday December 27, 2016 @02:27AM (#13261792)
Wealthsimple is based in Toronto and hriring, did you try applying there?
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