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Re: on Tuesday October 27, 2015 @05:03PM (#10461113)
No one helps, everyone just points to an site like code academy or just says go learn HTML and JS. Is not that easy.
Re: on Tuesday October 27, 2015 @04:40PM (#10460956)
yeah except I'd have someone there to train me and help with things to keep pushing me.
Re: on Tuesday October 27, 2015 @04:27PM (#10460861)
The problem with me is I need support. I'll admit I'm lazy
What's the starting salary for an entry programmer?
Re:Ask HN: It's 2015 and I still can't program on Monday October 05, 2015 @11:37PM (#10336626)
I just wish I had something that goes through me every step of the way to landing a job as a Web developer

Ask HN: It's 2015 and I still can't program

What I'm doing wrong? Where can I learn to program besides codeacademy that site bores me I want something more interactive and engaging. I want to become a Web developer or Software developer I have free time to study and learn.

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Re:Amazon Flex on Thursday October 01, 2015 @05:49PM (#10315019)
So $18-$25 an hour plus tips. To drive maybe 24miles or more per trip not sure and on top of that considering car expense you'd have to pay driving that many miles, gas oil-change maybe tire problems or engine problems driving that far distances everyday could really start to add up.
Re:Apprentice.at โ€“ Apprenticeships, not internships on Friday August 21, 2015 @12:35AM (#10095966)
Where is the Washington Apprenticeships, Seattle preferably :)
Re:Ask HN: What are top reasons to become a web developer? on Sunday August 09, 2015 @03:16PM (#10031206)
thanks that was very helpful.
Re:Ask HN: Can the brain create something it doesn't have? on Thursday July 02, 2015 @06:35AM (#9817995)
So if you have a thought of having a panic attack even though no health problems would cause just the mere fact of fearing a panic attack can cause one?
Re:Ask HN: Can the brain create something it doesn't have? on Thursday July 02, 2015 @06:23AM (#9817946)
Explain?

Ask HN: Freelancing in 2015

How does one go about freelancing in this age? With all the new technologies popping out and all these cool gadgets where do I even begin?I want to get into Web development freelancing. How much do you charge starting out and what languages is good to start at in 2015? I'm thinking of going with Javascript or PHP.

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Ask HN: Chess

Anyone know of good tactics to win at chess? I want to beat a friend and want to learn moves to get better.

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Ask HN: What is Neuroplasticity and is it possible?

Is it real? or scientifically validated?I know it's when you do something over and over the brain changes over time with respect to that habit because of how the brain is plastic Is that correct?I want to try Meditation and compassion and Mindfulness and want to see how this applies for Neuroplasticity and if it'll actually have any long term effect

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Ask HN: College and no money

I want to major in computer science. I have almost 2 and a half years left to get my BA degree.I'm facing hardship. I have a car to go to school but don't have enough money to pay bills for my apartment, insurance, phone food basically living expenses without a job. And having a job I feel like gets in the way of me programming fully and focusing my degree to excel.How do I manage this? It's...

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Ask HN: Buddhism

Anyone been looking into Buddhism? it sounds like a very Interesting religion if it is religion or more about the brain than anything.Share some good resources or knowledge to learning more about mind training and buddhism. Books or audio

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Re:Ask HN: Becoming a freelance web developer on Monday May 25, 2015 @07:13PM (#9602126)
It could change someones life.. write your post :)
Re:Ask HN: Becoming a freelance web developer on Monday May 25, 2015 @07:05PM (#9602106)
what would you charge starting as a freelancer?

Ask HN: Becoming a freelance web developer

Okay I need some advice friends. I want to become a freelance web developer code from home and make money.Can I make this happen in 2015 or is too late?I want to either go with the JS or PHP route to begin my journey which is easier and will show me results right away as far as money?Before I go to barnes and noble or started taking courses I need your advice on the right way to become a...

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Ask HN: How to begin a career in programming

It seems frustrating because I work so much with a job that barely pays me to survive. I like programming mostly web development and want to find ways to get into this field.I live in Seattle and I'm an African student. Things just seem hard right now because I don't know where to begin this journey and how much time it'll take.

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Re:Ask HN: Lowest salary for a programmer? on Wednesday April 29, 2015 @05:56PM (#9462103)
Seattle, WA
Re:Ask HN: Need advice on Programming on Monday April 27, 2015 @05:02PM (#9449043)
I guess I get lazy when it comes to programming I think to myself this will take way to long to learn and quit.
Re:Ask HN: Need advice on Programming on Sunday April 26, 2015 @09:15PM (#9443955)
I make $13 and hour right now. Is the bids and freelancing better or less?

Ask HN: Need advice on Programming

So right now in my life I work at a shitty job that pays $13hr and long hours in the freezer warehouse.I'm 25 and I want something better for myself as far as money goes and the work is less stressful than standing for 10 hours a day and doesn't pay well.Is programming the way out? I like web development and I've practice JS and Python but not a professional.Can programming set me free? Where...

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