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Re:Ask HN: Should I even bother competing for React jobs? by brailsafe on Friday August 13, 2021 @05:27PM (#28174765)
I think I didn't make it obvious that I've also done this professionally for years, just not specifically React, but everyone else in the same market started with React years ago professionally and now I'm competing with them because everyone also bet on React. My last dev job did have me bringing in around 110k CAD which I'm perfectly happy with.

Grats on putting yourself in a great position my friend :)

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Re:Ask HN: Should I even bother competing for React jobs? by heckingoodtimes on Friday August 13, 2021 @05:47PM (#28174978)
Ohhh! I wonder why you’re having so much trouble.

I’m in a very competitive market. I also refuse to do leetcode and whiteboards, and will only do small, clearly defined take-homes (since I lack a portfolio and kind of enjoy them).

I don’t bother with the alphabet companies (no interest and don’t want to waste my time with their interview process).

Maybe try targeting your companies more selectively?

And thanks, by the way! :)

Life-changing skillset.

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Re:Ask HN: Should I even bother competing for React jobs? by brailsafe on Friday August 13, 2021 @09:23PM (#28176893)
In general I do expect to be a bit disadvante, because my resume is pretty spotty. If you're starting fresh, I'd wager you'd have a better shot honestly. But that's sort of a discrete aspect, because I'm not having too much trouble actually getting the interviews.
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