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garybizzle | 12 years ago | on: Show HN: I made an HN for the financial industry

Bored banker here. I think it's a great name. It shows that even though a lot of people look at the finance world as high-energy and lucrative, in reality it's a bunch of overly-confident young guns looking at spreadsheets all day. I felt like the domain was calling my name..

garybizzle | 12 years ago | on: TWTR

I do just want to point out that corford is spot on with the banks' piece. They do add value by facilitating the process, but ultimately the fees they rake in, and I mean rake in, are disproportionately high compared to that value.

garybizzle | 12 years ago | on: Bitcoin breaks $200

yes, absolutely, it's actually quite likely considering it's a very thinly traded currency.

garybizzle | 12 years ago | on: An open letter to Jeff Bezos: A contract worker’s take on Amazon.com

The author also mentions "Although it may seem like the company is saving money — because you don’t have to provide temporary workers with medical coverage or paid vacation time."

I just want to point out that contractors actually cost the company MORE money than employees, on average around $30k/year per worker. I think the main reason contractors are used is because many full-time employees "settle" somewhat and don't have the same drive that contractors do (i.e., contractors feel they have more to prove and are thus more productive). Also, contractors can be fired without any consequences, which is not to be said about employees. But I don't think cost is the main driver here.

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