redmaple

Re:12-year-old suspended over toy gun seen in virtual class on Monday September 07, 2020 @08:42PM (#24404168)

That teacher and principal should be fired

Re:Ask HN: What SaaS expenses do you wish you could reduce? on Friday October 18, 2019 @12:42PM (#21292833)

> I want a managed hosting provider that rivals Heroku but doesn't make me feel like I have to pay an arm and a leg to get decent service.

Re:Ask HN: Why is it easier to get a raise with a new job? on Friday February 01, 2019 @08:18PM (#19060330)

Isn't that how business works?

Re:Upload multiple files to AWS S3 at once, and get their URLs with on... on Sunday November 25, 2018 @09:07AM (#18526911)

I don't see any code or examples. What was the purpose of sharing this?

Re:Ask HN: Industries to consider as a developer to weather the next r... on Thursday October 11, 2018 @07:22AM (#18192524)

work in a mortuary, suicide rates climb when bubbles pop => secure job

Re:H1Bs are currently indentured slaves on Saturday September 08, 2018 @09:19AM (#17940702)

They can, but India doesn't have dual citizenship

Re:Ask HN: Favorite monitors for programming? on Sunday September 02, 2018 @11:43PM (#17900157)

I have 2 x Dell P2715Q 4k monitors

Re:Ask HN: Office Chair for WFH, La-Z-Boy or Hermin Miller? on Sunday September 02, 2018 @11:41PM (#17900151)

Step 1: Loose weight

Re:Ask HN: What should I do to prepare for a meeting about my annual r... on Friday July 20, 2018 @01:29PM (#17577060)

> never calling in sick

really ?!

Re:Ask HN: What are well designed SaaS websites? on Monday April 16, 2018 @08:12AM (#16848373)

saw this few weeks ago: https://greenpine.co/#pricing

Show HN: Software Development as a Service – Flat rate monthly web dev support

Posted by redmaple on Tuesday March 06, 2018 @04:39PM
from the show-hn dept.

https://greenpine.co?ref=hn

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Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2018) on Monday March 05, 2018 @10:42AM (#16521737)

also its CAD not USD

Re:Ask HN: Start a web application maintenance only company? on Thursday February 22, 2018 @10:50AM (#16438356)

Can you email me at [email protected] with your requirements? I'm still planning this put so I'd love to get your input on multiple things.

Ask HN: Start a web application maintenance only company?

Posted by redmaple on Wednesday February 21, 2018 @09:09PM
from the ask-hn dept.

I've been freelancing/contracting for a while now. I really enjoy fixing/improving existing web apps more than creating something from scratch.Is it reasonable to offer maintenance-only service to small (<20 person) boutique digital agencies even if they have in-house devs ? The benefits I see are:1. In-house devs will be free to work on new projects rather than fixing new issues2. I can...

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Re:Growing a company that sells miniature construction supplies to $17... on Wednesday February 21, 2018 @02:32PM (#16432232)

note to self: become rich enough to buy money

Re:Ask HN: Anyone from the Toronto area looking to cofound a venture? on Thursday February 15, 2018 @11:02AM (#16385036)

yes

Re:Ask HN: What product/service to create first website for startup? on Saturday January 20, 2018 @03:20PM (#16195202)

squarespace, leadpages

Re:Ask HN: What is your “I wish I did it sooner” moment? on Monday October 30, 2017 @04:36PM (#15588646)

I mined and threw away ~400 btc around 2010-2011 :(( ... twice

Re:Ask HN: Anyone have a geeky tech thing they do? on Sunday October 29, 2017 @07:52PM (#15582258)

you're weird, if you want a screen protector please buy one and not depend on a thin plastic film ...

Re:Ask HN: Anyone here make a 'comeback' from rock bottom? What is you... on Monday September 11, 2017 @05:51PM (#15222742)

> but sadly things do not always get better.

yes they do. Name one scenario where they don't

Re:Ask HN: Interview rejected, extra freedback after offical. Laws bro... on Wednesday July 19, 2017 @08:26PM (#14809145)

You definitely have to work more and learn more if you think being rejected from interview equals breaking laws :\

Re:Ask HN: Do you put Mensa membership on your resume? on Friday July 07, 2017 @04:38PM (#14721863)

a circle jerk

Re:I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and st... on Friday July 07, 2017 @04:32PM (#14721813)

> I have rights that you do not

AFAIK your rights as a citizen don't apply at the border.

Re:Ask HN: As a Developer, what API would you like to use, but does no... on Wednesday July 05, 2017 @12:43AM (#14700020)

if you have to ask - you won't get far.

They told you what they want - now go build something in your vision. Once you have users they will tell you what they want.

Re:Ask HN: Stay or Leave? SoundCloud has deferred salary reviews on Sunday June 18, 2017 @01:49PM (#14581880)

> company and employee owe each other at least a modicum of loyalty.

The company will not think twice if the have to fire an employee - why should the employee feel guilty about doing the same.

Re:Ask HN: Would you check into a hotel if they gave you a local smart... on Saturday June 17, 2017 @08:58PM (#14578453)

Why not just make an app instead of loaning out a physical device

Re:Ask HN: What's your net worth? on Saturday June 10, 2017 @05:48PM (#14529369)

- ~ $600k CAD

- 25 yo

- software consulting

- Canada

Re:Ask HN: Trying to land a 100% remote job, how risky are contract-to... on Wednesday May 31, 2017 @11:26PM (#14457779)

$75-85k salary means your hourly rate should be $60-70/hr unless they provide written guarantee of job after contract.

Ask HN: How to find freelance / contract work OFFLINE?

Posted by redmaple on Wednesday May 10, 2017 @11:45AM
from the ask-hn dept.

I mostly do frontend and API development. Any advice on how to find business who need technical help and sell to them ?I'm located in Canada if it helps.

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Re:Cash me outside girl making $100k a week? on Saturday April 15, 2017 @02:07PM (#14121922)

youtube ads :\