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Re:Show HN: Fractional jobs – part-time roles for engineers by reactordev on Monday August 18, 2025 @09:53PM (#44947442)
Or, you take a couple contracts and make more than you did full time. This doesn’t add up. If I’m part time 25 hours a week, I can squeeze another 25 hours a week in there. 2x my rate.

You can definitely do it.

Re:Show HN: Fractional jobs – part-time roles for engineers by johnnyanmac on Monday August 18, 2025 @10:28PM (#44947641)
Ahh yes, the total of... 1 mobile role. I definitely have a chance here.

If you fell qualified for the 2 ceo's roles, or the staff Role, you're probably not in a situation where you need 2 jobs.

Re:Show HN: Fractional jobs – part-time roles for engineers by reactordev on Tuesday August 19, 2025 @07:10AM (#44950287)
Same could be said why you’re looking at part time when you need a career.
Re:Show HN: Fractional jobs – part-time roles for engineers by johnnyanmac on Tuesday August 19, 2025 @01:26PM (#44953987)
Because careers aren't hiring sadly. Can only take so many ghosts and dropped interviews before you decide "I just need something to stay afloat"
Re:Show HN: Fractional jobs – part-time roles for engineers by reactordev on Tuesday August 19, 2025 @02:46PM (#44954858)
I empathize. The tech market is rough, one of the worst I've seen. No one knows what's going to happen so no one wants to invest, plan, hire, etc.

There's work available if you were determined enough but it may not be in your field or it may be contract work temporarily. The struggle is real and if you're in a position where you're sinking then take anything to keep you afloat.

Re:Show HN: Fractional jobs – part-time roles for engineers by johnnyanmac on Tuesday August 19, 2025 @03:00PM (#44955019)
Indeed. For now my work is a mix of 2 part time jobs, one freelancing, and one not in my field. That should sustain me for 2025, but I am keeping my eye out for ideas while I revamp my portfolio. The disappointment is normalized at this point.