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Re:Should I Work for Free? on Monday June 29, 2015 @12:52PM (#9799262)
no.
Re:I spent the last 15 years trying to become an American and failed on Tuesday June 23, 2015 @05:49PM (#9768067)
Difference of philosophy. Every one wants to come here. NPR did a bit about this this morning, and claimed one study found that 500 - 700 million people would like to move to the US if they had the chance. We cant just let anyone live here, have to be selective. The guy argues that talent should be a factor that decides who gets in. But what if you have the wrong talent? What if you are trying to work in a collapsed field like Law?
Re:I spent the last 15 years trying to become an American and failed on Tuesday June 23, 2015 @05:40PM (#9768018)
Not enough job supply for all of the law school graduates and this guy is surprised that they dont allow foreign competition to immigrate. Sorry to break it, we dont need more lawyers at the moment. Maybe try again in 10 years?
Re:I wasted four years of my life – don't make the same mistake on Friday August 23, 2013 @10:36AM (#6263835)
I'm reminded of HN's own Paul Graham and his essay "How to do what you love"

http://www.paulgraham.com/love.html

Re:I wasted four years of my life – don't make the same mistake on Friday August 23, 2013 @10:32AM (#6263811)
Do what you love, not what you think is going to get you the big salary.

If you love languages or art, there are certainly ways to support yourself and do them.

I think it's pretty outrageous to say anyone not studying STEM is wasting their time.

Sure, STEM enables our modern infrastructure, but the arts provide the things that just make life better -- movies, stories, music, etc... World would be pretty boring without.

Re:They're Using it at Coffee Shops on Friday August 16, 2013 @01:28PM (#6225428)
Could also be renamed "They're doing it on macs"
Re:Show HN: Bitcast.io – A marketplace for web development tutorials on Wednesday July 31, 2013 @05:42PM (#6137039)
Well now, this is good news.

Looking forward to seeing what is posted in the "Python" department!

Re:Show HN: Bitcast.io – A marketplace for web development tutorials on Wednesday July 31, 2013 @02:44PM (#6135968)
Should be renamed "A marketplace for Ruby on Rails tutorials".
Re:Observations from a Tipless Restaurant on Tuesday July 30, 2013 @02:02PM (#6128776)
Customer services comparisons to Japan always leave the US on the losing side. Attention to the customer is deeply ingrained in their culture.
Re:The Ruby on Rails Tutorial for Rails 4.0 final on Tuesday June 25, 2013 @04:21PM (#5942176)
http://chimera.labs.oreilly.com/books/1234000000754

maybe this, due to focus on TDD

Re:How to travel around the world for a year on Friday June 21, 2013 @04:50PM (#5920902)
Im always impressed by folks who can keep on the road like this.

I myself prefer to stay in an area long term and marinate the local culture and language. I studied abroad in Beijing for one year in undergrad, and taught english in Japan for 2 year. You discover many subtle things by staying somewhere for an extended period of time, and learn a new way of living. Definitely want to do it again.

But before I die, I'd like to try this method too.

Re:Ask HN: What kind of music do you listen to while programming? on Thursday May 23, 2013 @03:57PM (#5759138)
YES! We're keeping the tradition alive!
Re:Ask HN: What kind of music do you listen to while programming? on Thursday May 23, 2013 @03:21PM (#5758877)
Heavy-f'n-metal! Usually of the melodic death variety. Currently: disarmonia mundi, from Italy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXYhmqs4OaM

Really gets the blood pumping!

Re:Poll: Do you use your real identity on HN? on Thursday May 16, 2013 @08:33PM (#5722091)
It depends on the community. If other members are using pseudonyms, then I generally think it's a good idea to follow suit.
Re:Announcing Online MS in Computer Science in Collaboration with Geor... on Wednesday May 15, 2013 @09:46AM (#5711881)
I have a BBA, and would have hoped the requirements for the Masters course would have at least offered some way to let other majors apply. Limiting it to only BS majors will limit the participation of a large group of their current users.

I guess the next thing they need to add is a undergrad in CS or something else to help bridge the gap.