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Stress management isn't just about understanding the problem—it's about actionable solutions.

Exercise, even a brief walk, reduces cortisol and boosts mood-enhancing endorphins.

Meditation and mindfulness, once seen as trendy, are now scientifically proven to rewire the brain for better stress handling.

Nutrition plays a surprising role; omega-3-rich foods like salmon can lower stress hormones.

Quality sleep, especially deep sleep, allows the brain to reset and repair.

Finally, don't underestimate the power of social support. Sharing your struggles with others can significantly lighten your mental load.

Re:Is College Worth It? on Monday May 27, 2024 @05:07PM (#40494717)
College can be immensely valuable for those pursuing fields that require formal credentials and rigorous training. However, with the raise of blended/bootcamp education and significant financial burden of traditional degrees, it's critical to weigh the costs against the potential benefits.

The traditional 5-6 years of studying one core subject makes me a bit worried these days due to the speed of change in the current job market.

Ultimately, education should be a strategic choice, not an automatic one.

Re:Are tools like ChatGPT killing the cover letters? on Wednesday May 22, 2024 @06:10PM (#40447321)
Well, yes and no. Most of the cover letters I've seen are too general and don't add any value.

But it seems (tech) companies still use them and it might work for candidates with less obvious experience to at least try to get the first interview.

You will not be the only one using this approach, haha.

Check this out - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29052903

Another funny (or sad) thing - getting messages from recruiters with job recs saying you should have at least 5 years experience in Swift/React/whatever when the technology was just coming out.
Re:Is Europe better than America for working in tech? on Wednesday March 27, 2024 @09:22PM (#39846739)
Autodesk is an American company, you're right.

We can also expand the previous list of companies with HelloFresh, TrustPilot, Bolt, Brainly, Shazam

Re:Is Europe better than America for working in tech? on Wednesday March 27, 2024 @08:50PM (#39846512)
Skype, Booking.com, SoundCloud, SAP, Autodesk, Nokia in the past :)
Is it legit in general?
Re:Ask HN: Could I get a resume review? Manager level on Tuesday November 10, 2020 @05:52PM (#25053173)
Your resume is actually fairly good, compared to many other resumes. However, it could still be stronger.

Most importantly, you could make your resume more accomplishment-oriented. You should take each job and ask yourself, "What are my 3-5 biggest accomplishments?” These should form the bullets of your resume.

As much as possible, quantify your accomplishments. How much money did you make for your company? How much time did you save your team? By how much did you improve customer retention? An estimation is okay here.

Ask HN: What are the biggest challenges in overseas developer job search?

Howdy everyone,Thinking about launching a web page with FAQ about finding employment abroad as a tech worker.In your opinion, what are the biggest "pain points" when it comes to international job search? What topics would you like to see covered?Some ideas: 1) International job search strategies. 2) What should a resume look like? 3) Why recruiters don’t respond. 4) How to succeed in an online...

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Re:Show HN: WWBR – Who Wants to Be Relocated? (July 2019) on Wednesday July 10, 2019 @01:29PM (#20404219)
Me, please! Thanks for sharing it
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