Ask HN: Typical Startup or Abuse?

Re:Ask HN: Typical Startup or Abuse? by datawalke on Sunday June 20, 2010 @03:37AM (#1446070)

Thank you for the bluntness, at times -- especially now, I think it is needed. I have been in this position twice before where I have been debating what to do in terms of leaving/staying. However this time is different. I have never felt a depression like I have over the past two weeks.

Mentally commiting myself is something I believe I can take hold of. My main issue and worry will be finding a new employer. The area I am in currently, Northern Eastcoast, lacks tech companies. I would have to relocate to Philly, New York, or Boston to get to any hub. And currently money is too tight to do something of that nature.

With this job I got myself into this nasty living paycheck-to-paycheck situation. I will have to have something in place before I leave.

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Re:Ask HN: Typical Startup or Abuse? by _delirium on Sunday June 20, 2010 @05:58AM (#1446230)

Most companies will pay relocation expenses if they hire you, and will pay for transportation to/from an interview if they're interested enough to ask you to an in-person one, so lack of money to move shouldn't keep you from applying, if you know of a good opportunity.

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Re:Ask HN: Typical Startup or Abuse? by ct on Sunday June 20, 2010 @04:16AM (#1446109)

Start applying for contracting jobs that let you work remotely.

And start right this minute. Good luck!

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Re:Ask HN: Typical Startup or Abuse? by datawalke on Sunday June 20, 2010 @04:31AM (#1446142)

Working on updating a few resume and portfolio items now. Thank you for the good luck!

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Re:Ask HN: Typical Startup or Abuse? by rkalla on Sunday June 20, 2010 @08:50AM (#1446400)

datawalke, you know about elance right? No it isn't high salaries, but as your "rank" increases, your rate increases and there is a ton of work on there.

I'm not saying do it full time, just walk out of this currently nonsense situation and do elance for a few months while you look for another full time job.

You'll be amazed at how many opportunities there actually are in this world that don't suck once you start looking.

You'll be fine dude!

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Re:Ask HN: Typical Startup or Abuse? by Vivtek on Sunday June 20, 2010 @05:25PM (#1447203)

Second the Elance (or third, whatever). It's hard to compete with the third-worlders there, but man - you're starting from nothing. You should be able to double your income in your off time.

As soon as you're making $500 a week - which will really not be a problem on Elance for anybody competent with a good grasp of the English language - quit. Just walk out the door. No notice, just at the end of the day, go to your boss and say, "I'll be leaving now."

Then tell him your new hourly rate for consulting. Make it a good one. If you're as indispensable as you sound, you'll be working the same job with a reasonable rate within a few weeks.

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Re:Ask HN: Typical Startup or Abuse? by pellicle on Monday June 28, 2010 @01:32PM (#1468663)

> Then tell him your new hourly rate for consulting. Make it a good one.

Note: search around here for tips on choosing a good rate. And then factor in your history with them.

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