unemployedinSF

Re:Ask HN: I'm an unemployed programmer in SF that will work for minim... on Sunday March 06, 2011 @07:17PM (#2295466)

Yes, U.S. Citizen.

Re:Ask HN: I'm an unemployed programmer in SF that will work for minim... on Sunday March 06, 2011 @02:47AM (#2293739)

Lunch with Zed Shaw? Hell yes! Emailed.

Re:Ask HN: I'm an unemployed programmer in SF that will work for minim... on Saturday March 05, 2011 @11:41PM (#2293485)

What is your email?

Re:Ask HN: I'm an unemployed programmer in SF that will work for minim... on Saturday March 05, 2011 @09:28PM (#2293268)

Living in SF I spend less than $15,000 per year on rent and food (I cook). It isn't as expensive as many people think, especially if you limit your entertainment and activities to free things on the internet.

Re:Ask HN: I'm an unemployed programmer in SF that will work for minim... on Saturday March 05, 2011 @09:08PM (#2293231)

No but I can speak english and mandarin.

Re:Ask HN: I'm an unemployed programmer in SF that will work for minim... on Saturday March 05, 2011 @08:56PM (#2293205)

I tried elance. They have a convoluted point system where you can bid on ~10 projects a month. I put in the lowest bid for a bunch of simple <500$ projects, but had no responses. They are lots of indian and russian contracting firms on there spamming every job.

Re:Ask HN: I'm an unemployed programmer in SF that will work for minim... on Saturday March 05, 2011 @08:53PM (#2293199)

Thanks, I signed up at your website.

Re:Ask HN: I'm an unemployed programmer in SF that will work for minim... on Saturday March 05, 2011 @08:48PM (#2293181)

I completely agree. Part of the reason I wrote this was as a cautionary tale to other entrepreneurs. Thanks for the detailed advice.

Re:Ask HN: I'm an unemployed programmer in SF that will work for minim... on Saturday March 05, 2011 @08:41PM (#2293168)

I wish I was trolling, but this is the reality of my life. I did apply for one of the investor demo days at Hacker Dojo, but was rejected. I'll admit I am somewhat antisocial, and have not attended any networking events, which is totally my fault.

Re:Ask HN: I'm an unemployed programmer in SF that will work for minim... on Saturday March 05, 2011 @08:15PM (#2293096)

thanks I forgot about that. updated my hn profile with an email

Ask HN: I'm an unemployed programmer in SF that will work for minimum wage

Posted by unemployedinSF on Saturday March 05, 2011 @07:05PM
from the ask-hn dept.

Live in San FranciscoB.S. Computer ScienceHave used java, python, flex, html5 canvas, javascript, and css on various webapp projectsNo 'real' job experienceUnemployed for 6 years trying to do a startup (yes 2005, when I just graduated and read my first PG essay)Will work for minimum wage, or free if the work is interesting and may lead to a jobWill do any work, even if not programming...

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