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I’ve been trying to switch careers and get into software development. I look at a lot of postings and I see $40,000 “entry level” jobs that require 2-3 years experience and a degree.

It makes me angry.

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Finding a job is literally a job right now. If the post reads like ai then give them an AI cover letter, don’t waste your time if they’re not. If it’s a succinct human written posting, give an honest and professional written cover letter. The years of experience are a filter, ignore them. Focus on if you understand the problem the team is trying to solve. Or if you can learn it in a reasonable time. (Less than six months)

Here’s a good video. If anyone has an open source mirror of the YouTube link I’ll post that here too.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=iC-PMJ8B4Z0

Also an article https://archive.fo/Asqae

Good luck. I hope you’re able to take a break and connect with loved ones right now.

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Should i work a soul crushing job and starve? Or not work a soul crushing job and starve? Such a hard choice!

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When cost of living goes up every year by 3-5%, you can’t accept dirt wages… it’s starting to feel like maybe we got a raw deal with this infinite boom bust cycle capitalism has created for the pleebs.

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starting to feel?

Pacific is a puddle of water then eh?

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71 points

Wont accept or can’t?

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Aren’t being offered.

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51 points

Fortune is out here painting narratives. It’s okay, keep going, we’ll keep striking.

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A place to discuss positive changes that can make work more equitable, and to vent about current practices. We are NOT against work; we just want the fruits of our labor to be recognized better.

Our Philosophies:

  • All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
  • Income inequality is the main cause of lower living standards.
  • Workers must join together and fight back for what is rightfully theirs.
  • We must not be divided and conquered. Workers gain the most when they focus on unifying issues.

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