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Getting a min-sustain job in Valley?

6 points by jayajay ↗ HN
Background: dropped science PhD, trying to leave east coast, going to Valley or Seattle. Not interested in a stable job yet. Need a temp mindless job or intern type thing which surrounds me with people in the startup/tech industry. I don't need a lot of money, just something to anchor me for the next 6 months.

Any obvious opportunities? Do many tech (web preferred, biotech appreciated) companies usually have minimal jobs not meant for upward mobility? I am focused on something of my own, i just need minimal sustain, and an employer that understands that.

I'd prefer not to take on something outside of tech in order to maximize my exposure to relevant networks.

Thanks. Please have a good Saturday night.

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dopeboy
I'm actually thinking about making the transition out west too - we should talk. PM me.

As far as cash goes, have you considered freelancing?

jayajay
Hey. I read your entire blog. I'd like to talk with you. We'll continue email conversation from this point, as you request - expect an email! Btw, I was pleasantly surprised by some of the stuff in your blog.

Edit: Are you familiar with the late Richard P. Feynman? He had some very brilliant things to say about teaching that I think you'll find interesting. You can find interviews on YouTube. He was one of the most creative physicists of all time.

czbond
Freelance at a software or marketing shop in the area. They'll often take part time work, especially if you have an expertise in a "hot" area. I would personally just pick up the phone and call some consultancies and ask to speak to the Director or VP Engineering, or even just ask for their email address.
jayajay
Do you have a couple examples of these consultancies? That would really help me seed my search. Thanks a bunch for your response.
czbond
I don't know any in that area, I live in Dallas,TX. I would look at crunchbase under "serivces", eg:

https://www.crunchbase.com/category/services/d237b69050a3132...

Look on Linkedin for profiles similar to https://www.linkedin.com/company/dialexa (Company in Dallas is ~ 50 employees as software consultants).

Also, check sites like angel.co and email some founders there.

I would peruse cybercoders.com and dice.com and ping some recruiters there as a start mentioning that you're looking for part time work.