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Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (July 2026) on Saturday July 04, 2026 @12:11PM (#48786458)
Location: USA, Oklahoma

Remote: Yes, but prefer office

Willing to relocate: YES

Technologies: JavaScript (no typescript), HTML, CSS, .NET, C#, C, C++, SQL, SSMS, SQLServer, Docker, WinForms, Win32, WebForms, Excel, ADO.Net

Résumé/CV: https://github.com/kirkBurleson/Resume

Email: kirk dot burleson at yahoo.com

I love programming, but haven't developed professionally since 2023. I was working on a WebForms project in C# and building a tablet app for retail customer rewards tracking; that was an android conversion project.

I'm behind in technology and would be perfect for older projects and maintenance or bug fixing.

I live in my truck and I'm trying to get back on my feet after traveling for a few years.

Ask HN: Homeless, Former Software Developer, What Now?

I became homeless in 2023 when I sold a property and hit the road to find another. I never found one and ran low on money. Taking temp jobs has been all I can do since then and I can't seem to save the $2k - $3k it takes to get into an apartment or house. I also have 2 dogs and have trouble finding a place for them while I work.Since I haven't developed since 2023 and am very behind in the...

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Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (January 2026) on Saturday January 03, 2026 @08:18AM (#46476251)
Location: USA

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Yes

Technologies: C#, JavaScript, C, C++, Python, Git, Asp.Net, Win32

Résumé/CV: https://github.com/kirkBurleson

Email: kirk dot burleson at yahoo dot com

Old school programmer with experience in .Net and custom JavaScript. I love grinding out code and figuring things out, including converting old code bases to modern technologies. I also have enterprise experience and don't mind starting at the bottom as a front-line developer. I'm rusty with C# and Web development as I'm coming back from a sabbatical. If you don't mind giving me time to come back up to speed, you'll end up with a senior developer for a very good price.