ltaaug8
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8 years ago
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on: Ask HN: What audio resources can improve my technical skills during my commute?
I don't think the audio-only format lends itself to programming instruction, but they can be good for exposing someone to high-level concepts, new developments in the field, or discussions and debates on programming practices.
ltaaug8
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8 years ago
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on: You are not 'behind'
If you had gotten in 6 years ago, you'd probably regret selling it all 4 or 5 years ago. Or perhaps you'd regret not selling, if the bubble pops tomorrow. Hindsight is 20/20.
ltaaug8
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8 years ago
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on: You are not 'behind'
It's strange, I work in engineering, and all the most talented and highest paid people are in their 40s and 50s. I guess ageism in the Valley is real, but it seems most prevelant in web-related companies. At some point in your career, working in a start-up of beer-chugging bros or in an office that looks like an elementary school loses its luster, and you find better opportunities.
ltaaug8
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8 years ago
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on: Python Practices for Efficient Code: Performance, Memory, and Usability
I stopped reading there.
In fact, I'm finding more and more libraries written for Python 3 exclusively, or for which Python 2 support has been discontinued. Stating "you may find a lot of packages that only support Python2" makes me think the author is just spouting off random things he's heard.
ltaaug8
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8 years ago
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on: A CEO Who Pays Employees to De-Locate from the Bay
If you want to attract talent outside the Bay Area, pay better. Even with the insane cost of living, I still end up ahead financially when I've compared to other places.
ltaaug8
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8 years ago
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on: Amazon recalls eclipse glasses
They've been ignoring it for years.
ltaaug8
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8 years ago
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on: “Rest and vest”: engineers who get paid and barely work
I once interviewed with a team leader and two of his engineers. When I asked "What qualities characterize a valuable member of your team?", one of the engineers described how hard they work: they work so hard that the team leader cancelled dinner with his wife on their 10th anniversary so he could work late that night. The team leader was beaming with pride. I felt sorry for all of them and especially for that guy's family.
