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redmapleon Ask HN: What SaaS expenses do you wish you could reduce?

> I want a managed hosting provider that rivals Heroku but doesn't make me feel like I have to pay an arm and a leg to get decent service.

redmapleon Ask HN: Why is it easier to get a raise with a new job?

Isn't that how business works?

redmapleon Upload multiple files to AWS S3 at once, and get their URLs with one command

I don't see any code or examples. What was the purpose of sharing this?

redmapleon Ask HN: Industries to consider as a developer to weather the next recession?

work in a mortuary, suicide rates climb when bubbles pop => secure job

redmapleon H1Bs are currently indentured slaves

They can, but India doesn't have dual citizenship

redmapleon Ask HN: Favorite monitors for programming?

I have 2 x Dell P2715Q 4k monitors

redmapleon Ask HN: Office Chair for WFH, La-Z-Boy or Hermin Miller?

Step 1: Loose weight

redmapleon Ask HN: What should I do to prepare for a meeting about my annual raise?

> never calling in sick

really ?!

redmapleon Ask HN: What are well designed SaaS websites?

saw this few weeks ago: https://greenpine.co/#pricing

redmapleon Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2018)

also its CAD not USD

redmapleon Ask HN: Start a web application maintenance only company?

Can you email me at hi@greenpine.co with your requirements? I'm still planning this put so I'd love to get your input on multiple things.

redmapleon Growing a company that sells miniature construction supplies to $17k a month

note to self: become rich enough to buy money

redmapleon Ask HN: Anyone from the Toronto area looking to cofound a venture?

yes

redmapleon Ask HN: What product/service to create first website for startup?

squarespace, leadpages

redmapleon Ask HN: What is your “I wish I did it sooner” moment?

I mined and threw away ~400 btc around 2010-2011 :(( ... twice

redmapleon Ask HN: Anyone have a geeky tech thing they do?

you're weird, if you want a screen protector please buy one and not depend on a thin plastic film ...

redmapleon Ask HN: Anyone here make a 'comeback' from rock bottom? What is your story?

> but sadly things do not always get better.

yes they do. Name one scenario where they don't

redmapleon Ask HN: Interview rejected, extra freedback after offical. Laws broken?

You definitely have to work more and learn more if you think being rejected from interview equals breaking laws :\

redmapleon Ask HN: Do you put Mensa membership on your resume?

a circle jerk

redmapleon I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

> I have rights that you do not

AFAIK your rights as a citizen don't apply at the border.

redmapleon Ask HN: As a Developer, what API would you like to use, but does not exist?

if you have to ask - you won't get far.

They told you what they want - now go build something in your vision. Once you have users they will tell you what they want.

redmapleon Ask HN: Stay or Leave? SoundCloud has deferred salary reviews

> company and employee owe each other at least a modicum of loyalty.

The company will not think twice if the have to fire an employee - why should the employee feel guilty about doing the same.

redmapleon Ask HN: Would you check into a hotel if they gave you a local smartphone?

Why not just make an app instead of loaning out a physical device

redmapleon [dead]

- ~ $600k CAD

- 25 yo

- software consulting

- Canada

redmapleon Ask HN: Trying to land a 100% remote job, how risky are contract-to-hire gigs?

$75-85k salary means your hourly rate should be $60-70/hr unless they provide written guarantee of job after contract.

redmapleon Cash me outside girl making $100k a week?

youtube ads :\

redmapleon Ask HN: Would you pay for zero config JavaScript dev?

yes! js tooling sux ballz

redmapleon Ask HN: How did you escape your 9 to 5 job?

unless you're planning on living near poverty levels, to recreate US lifestyle in India you will need min. $1k/month (INR 70k).