alt Hacker NewsThe current job market is so messed up that I honestly can't see myself getting a job until we hit a wall and people start using their brains again.
I have 26 years of solid experience, been writing code since I was 8.
There should be a ton of companies out there just dying to hire someone with that kind of experience.
But I'm not perfect, no one is; and faking doesn't work very well for me.
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I am with you! Been programming since I was 10 and have 20YoE. Many of my prototypes have grown into full fledged products, I have 40+ published papers, and I am regularly sought out for advice and help by those who know me. Everyone i have been, I am always told I am a good catch.
However, I won't do leet coding. I want to hear about why I should come work for u. What about my works makes u think I could help ubm with your problem. Then let's have a talk about your problems and where I can create value for you.
My experience in hiring is that leet coders are good one trick ponies. But long term don't become technical peers.
> There should be a ton of companies out there just dying to hire someone with that kind of experience.
heh.. they are probably dead already?
i have even longer years.. But this time i am looking since.. september? Applying 1-2 per day, on average.. Widening the fishing net each month.. ~2% showed some interest.. but no bingo.
"overqualified" is about half of the "excuses" :/
Time to plant tomatoes maybe..