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Re:Ask HN: Why not more hiring of junior devs, then on-the-j... by sheepmullet on Thursday November 22, 2018 @01:16AM (#18508225)
> very smart, fast learners

Well that is your friends first problem!

For a smart fast learner your friend isn’t providing a benefit worth the cost of a couple of years of low job growth.

Your friend should look for candidates who are average learners, want a steady paycheck, and don’t want to do anything tech related outside of work hours.

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Re:Ask HN: Why not more hiring of junior devs, then on-the-j... by watwut on Thursday November 22, 2018 @03:20AM (#18508628)
Smart fast learner is not in opposition to want steady paycheck nor with "does non tech outside of work". The two don't imply average learner either.
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Re:Ask HN: Why not more hiring of junior devs, then on-the-j... by sheepmullet on Thursday November 22, 2018 @03:44AM (#18508728)
Sure - I’m saying you want a combination of the three.
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