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AskHNremote2021 commented on Ask HN: Advice for finding an entry-level remote job?    · Posted by u/AskHNremote2021
908B64B197 · 5 years ago
> I need to work remotely for family reasons. I have a special-needs sister and I look after my youngest brother. They are what's most important to me, which is why I don't want to relocate.

Have you considered they might benefit from moving to a new location as well? Better schools and services for instance.

AskHNremote2021 · 5 years ago
That could be something for the future - but would require a lot besides money. I don't want to go too deeply in the matter, but relocation (at the moment) is not an option. I need a stable income first, and would need to arrange for them to be okay with the move as well.
AskHNremote2021 commented on Ask HN: Advice for finding an entry-level remote job?    · Posted by u/AskHNremote2021
rumblestrut · 5 years ago
Check out https://www.launchcode.org and see if you can get "in" going that route if they have one in your area.

Also, there's nothing stopping you from making things now, getting them online, and building on that experience. With not a lot of experience, I called up places and asked, "Do you need a website?" And got started that way.

Good luck!

AskHNremote2021 · 5 years ago
I'll look into this. My thinking is that there weren't be anything for my area. But I am willing to check out anything at this point, because I'm on a time crunch. I'll pull up it after I follow up with those who have potential job leads. Thank you!
AskHNremote2021 commented on Ask HN: Advice for finding an entry-level remote job?    · Posted by u/AskHNremote2021
FloatArtifact · 5 years ago
I know what it's like to care for family full time due to disabilitys plus work. Hang in there! I hope you can find something that you enjoy and it pays the bills! Best of luck!
AskHNremote2021 · 5 years ago
It's really tough, but this thread has lifted my mood. I hope I can find something, too! It seems there are a couple leads so far. I hope you are doing well. It's a tough position to be in, but we have to do it.
AskHNremote2021 commented on Ask HN: Advice for finding an entry-level remote job?    · Posted by u/AskHNremote2021
asidiali · 5 years ago
Do you have any QA experience?

Feel free to shoot me an email with your resume or Github/LinkedIn, and I'll send back a few openings I know of right now if it seems a good fit. My email is in my profile.

Wishing you well on your job hunt!

AskHNremote2021 · 5 years ago
I'll send you an email with my real email. I do not have QA experience (unless you count checking items in beauty shops), but I learn fast. We might be a good fit. Sending now.
AskHNremote2021 commented on Ask HN: Advice for finding an entry-level remote job?    · Posted by u/AskHNremote2021
TurkishPoptart · 5 years ago
Very interesting. How did you find projects to contribute to in GitHub for documentation editing? I've always wanted to do this kind of work but haven't been able to find opportunities in it.
AskHNremote2021 · 5 years ago
For GitHub, I looked at projects that interested me, but not necessarily having the skills to contribute code. So I would pour through the docs and find errors, typos, mistakes. These kinds of things. Cleaning up. Sometimes added documentation that was missing.
AskHNremote2021 commented on Ask HN: Advice for finding an entry-level remote job?    · Posted by u/AskHNremote2021
hiimtroymclure · 5 years ago
All I can say is good luck to you and hope you land something awesome!
AskHNremote2021 · 5 years ago
Thank you so much.

u/AskHNremote2021

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