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Re:Ask HN: Has anyone else been unemployed for over two years? by bix6 on Friday September 19, 2025 @07:13PM (#45307908)
You looking at startups? I’ve seen a few started by people who turned their deafness or blindness into a new idea / product.
Re:Ask HN: Has anyone else been unemployed for over two years? by johnh-hn on Friday September 19, 2025 @07:59PM (#45308271)
I've had one idea in mind for a few years now. It's outside of my normal skill set so it's risky to pursue at the moment. But maybe I should start putting a little time into it even if it's just to help recharge my batteries somewhat.
Re:Ask HN: Has anyone else been unemployed for over two years? by bix6 on Friday September 19, 2025 @08:55PM (#45308690)
No risk no reward. Might be an energizing challenge for you.
Re:Ask HN: Has anyone else been unemployed for over two years? by hypito on Saturday September 20, 2025 @08:13AM (#45312666)
A11y is a field with a high economic potential and with an incredibly supportive community.

For recharging batteries, I warmly recommend to join the A11y Slack: use its search function, explore your idea further, or find interesting new contacts.

I’ve requested an invite link for you. When it gets accepted, you should get an email – feel free to click (or ignore) it!

Re:Ask HN: Has anyone else been unemployed for over two years? by johnh-hn on Tuesday September 23, 2025 @04:35PM (#45352399)
Thank you!