Stories like this always feel a little bittersweet. It’s beautiful, but women would be in potential danger in situations like these.
And I say that as someone who has spent years the world traveling alone and isn’t afraid of humanity and agrees that the kindness of people is one of the most precious and Hope-building things in the world.
I spent a while in the couchsurfing community. It was probably about as safe for women as having a job or being in a university. Now, I recognize that CS was more specific than seeking random acts of kindness on the daily, but a big part of what makes it work is that the vast majority of men aren't looking to assault women and will not stand for it, either.
I met a woman once, who was working as a waitress. She said she was a hobo before this job, but she had a daughter, and while she longs for the hobo life, she knows it's not right for a young kid.
Again, bad things happen, I am sure there are stories. If you expect to find a situation for women where there is no risk, best of luck to you.
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Our application is a search portal for public records, built on modern dev stack with modern dev practices. Most government web sites are terrible - come help us build one that doesn't suck.
POC, LGBTQ folks, & women strongly encouraged to apply. We're actively working to build a diverse and supportive team!
Front End:
• 3+ years of front-end engineering experience • Experience building robust React-based front-ends with Redux and/or hooks. • Strong fundamentals in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS • You have the skills to create a UI without the help of a framework like Bootstrap or Foundation • Experience with responsive design and mobile-first principles • Experience with web accessibility • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR relevant equivalent technical experience.
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• 5+ years of front-end engineering experience, with at least two years spent as a lead or senior front end engineer • Significant experience building robust React-based front-ends with Redux and/or hooks. • Strong fundamentals in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS • You have the skills to create a UI without the help of a framework like Bootstrap or Foundation • Experience with responsive design and mobile-first principles • Experience designing scalable, performant front-end applications • Experience with Javascript build tools like Yarn and Webpack • Expertise in web accessibility • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR relevant equivalent technical experience.
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there are assholes at every job and there are two options here: Either they're controling pricks or they have an order of magnitude more information and you can't see what you're missing.
I think the key will be if this starts to be a pattern. Happens once? just a bunch of jerks. Find a new gig and ask some hard questions in your interview about how they handle disagreements/different ways of thinking through problems.
Happens again? Start to evaluate where you might be at fault and how you can grow. Is there another level of understanding you can seek or talent you can improve? Even if that's project communication and task management or another tangential but impactful improvement?
Maybe do that anyway if you have bandwidth.
No, it's not like that everywhere and you're not crazy. Start quietly working on your resume and networking.
I'm mostly seeking to get out of an autogenerated rut. Between Youtube and spotify I'm getting music chosen for me and I'm not sure how to escape. I feel like I can see through (hear through?) the algorithms that choose my next song.
it's not distracting... it's just... flat feeling after years.
Though I enthusiastically that the beats of synth/retrowave have a lovely driving quality that let me pretend I'm in a science fiction book while I bring thoughts into reality through code.
I love this advice because culture fit is one of my biggest concerns. As a queer woman entering the field (if it's possible) I'd want to avoid being somewhere that has toxic culture. I think that advice is really on point: don't sanitize yourself out of your personal brand so that companies that don't fit you will self select out.
Again, if possible. :<
And I say that as someone who has spent years the world traveling alone and isn’t afraid of humanity and agrees that the kindness of people is one of the most precious and Hope-building things in the world.