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rjw  ·  2409 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: YC S17 in photos --

so cool so cool so cool so cool so cool so cool so cool so cool so cool so cool so cool so cool

I'm glad the experience was positive and productive for you.

rjw  ·  2414 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Holiday time! I am visiting the west coast of the USA + Canada

Yes definitely!

rjw  ·  2413 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Holiday time! I am visiting the west coast of the USA + Canada

Thanks :)

rjw  ·  2413 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Holiday time! I am visiting the west coast of the USA + Canada

I decided to not do a road trip in the end (expensive if under 25, also I'm not a very confident driver and this would be my first time abroad - at least if I fuck up in Europe the consequences are less dire), but I definitely want to go back to the USA at some point to do a more scenery-focused trip! Crater Lake looks beautiful.

rjw  ·  2420 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: U.S. Employers Struggle To Match Workers With Open Jobs

I agree with both of you in that regard. Whether a union acts in the interest of employees in general (including new ones) or in the interests of some privileged clique (e.g. senior employees, the business) is down to a number of political factors, the way in which the union is organised, etc. Iron law of oligarchy and all that.

rjw  ·  2422 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: U.S. Employers Struggle To Match Workers With Open Jobs

Why did they offer so little? Was the company just not making any money?

rjw  ·  2433 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The secret is out: mk, ecib, and thenewgreen, have been in YC S17.

I was already seriously impressed with your company... this is the cherry on the cake. Maybe I'll end up going to the USA for some health tourism! I can't ever see the NHS offering something like this, but then I wouldn't expect them to.

rjw  ·  2438 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Colbert Interviews Scaramucci

Perfect intro song.

rjw  ·  2461 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Kells - Keep in Touch EP (it's that thing flac's been working on!)

This is awesome. Can't wait for more. The range of genres that you can put out music in is impressive as hell. Keep on rockin' in the free world!

rjw  ·  2460 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Kells - Keep in Touch EP (it's that thing flac's been working on!)

That's a great attitude to take with art. I can't wait for your next release :D

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rjw  ·  2492 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: June 21, 2017

Wow I've got to try this out. Meditation and general contemplation/slowing down is something I have not made time for but it is definitely necessary. The only such activity I take part in is going on leisurely strolls around the city. I live in the bustling centre of London but it's not too far to the nearest park.

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rjw  ·  2492 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: June 21, 2017

Seething with jealousy.

rjw  ·  2493 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: June 21, 2017

Snow?! Where are you?

rjw  ·  2494 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: June 21, 2017

I think it's more due to the specific position. Another result of me having my current job is that I've become interested in a bunch of computing things I didn't know/care about before, e.g. automating processes, creating systems that are a bit more distributed, maintainability.

rjw  ·  2499 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: DATA LEADS TO SOCIAL COOLING

That's fine! I think the problem is if it's thrust upon you when you're not ready for it.