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kevinsky··on Ask HN: Is DBA still a good job?
I moved out of DBA work after many years working for large enterprises. Databases had become more of support model. There were very few new databases you were able to contribute to. Either it was an off the shelf package where the database structure, configuration and coding came from the vendor or platform as a service. As a contractor I went where there was more work and more money: security. There's always work reducing risk...
kevinsky··on Ask HN: Are developer job search/interview consultants a thing?
Establish a working relationship with a recruiter in your area and get them to review your resume. There are good recruiters and many times your goal of getting a job or contract and their goal of placing you can align.

Do a test interview: have a friend ask you typical questions while video recording. Then review...

Also interviewing.io does some free interesting things if your skill set is right

kevinsky··on Bot will judge you in five questions at the first interview
paywalled
kevinsky··on Compare Tech Salaries Instantly: Introducing the VanHack Tech Salary Calculator
Salary data is hard to get. Those who are contractors, employees of a firm that outsources like Calian or CGI or whose primary skill sets do not include programming languages (project management, security, database) won't find much on this site.
kevinsky··on Africa’s ‘Great Green Wall’ could have far-reaching climate effects
It would be wonderful if they planted that many trees and even better if they watered and maintained them afterwards. However, that requires close integration with the local communities and good governance. Those are more challenging than planting trees.
kevinsky··on ‘Dancing molecules’ successfully repair severe spinal cord injuries
Another good question is whether mice are a good analogue for humans as far as spinal injuries
kevinsky··on Ask HN: What non-American news sources do you recommend?
https://www.theguardian.com/ is free to read and excellent if, euro centred news.
kevinsky··on Why is lumber so expensive right now?
a simplified list, not one word about duties levied on imported wood even though the United States has not been able to supply it's own needs for years
kevinsky··on Changes to LastPass Free
Just changed to BitWarden, seamless export from Lastpass and import into chrome. Syncs across devices and is free.
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