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Re:Ask HN: I got let go this morning. What should I do next? by dminor on Friday January 30, 2015 @01:59PM (#8973681)
> Sift through projects on Odesk / Elance. You may find some part time work that may provide some supplemental income while at the same time improving your dev skills.

You're probably better off taking unemployment and working on some quick projects to spiff up your github account. I experimented with Odesk/Elance for side income and the best job I managed to find was $20/hr.

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Re:Ask HN: I got let go this morning. What should I do next? by rabbimarshak on Friday January 30, 2015 @04:17PM (#8974555)
Ah, the American way: Why work when you can get the same pay from the taxpayers pocket without having to?

I rather work at McDonalds for half that @dminor and still have my pride, than to be a burden on society.

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Re:Ask HN: I got let go this morning. What should I do next? by dminor on Friday January 30, 2015 @05:23PM (#8974855)
thecolorblue has already paid unemployment insurance, via his employer, for exactly the situation he's in now. He is his own burden.
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Re:Ask HN: I got let go this morning. What should I do next? by mmorett on Friday January 30, 2015 @09:44PM (#8975683)
Do you expect lawyers or doctors to work for $20/hr? How about plumbers and electricians? But you expect a competent developer to work for $20/hr?
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Re:Ask HN: I got let go this morning. What should I do next? by ensignavenger on Saturday January 31, 2015 @10:22AM (#8976911)
Unemployment benefits come come unemployment insurance. If the government is going to force us to pay the premiums, they best be willing to pay out the benefits.
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