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Ask HN: Hacking your way into SF?

5 points by RenegadeHero ↗ HN
Getting extremely bored and frustrated with my current job. More responsibility, less compensation, etc, we all know the drill.

I set a goal to be in SF before the end of the year but I'm looking to expedite the process a bit. Unfortunately due to the aforementioned compensation issue I'm not able to just pick up and move just yet and I haven't lined up a job yet.

I'd appreciate some help from you guys. What options are out there for something like this?

I've stepped up my job searching activities and started cutting more expenses to save even more money, but my patience here is quickly waning.

I'd appreciate any tips or ideas you guys might have. Thanks!

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derpmaster
Just because places aren't hiring doesn't mean you don't send them a portfolio of work anyways. Find a place you want to work at and harass them gently for a job.

If you need extra money troll the bitcoin forums for posts of people looking for small store software to be built or other forums. Troll local craigslist in the 'gigs: computer' section, write and sell ebooks, write android or ios apps for the thousands of entrepreneurs looking to get into the game for enough change to buy a ticket and flee

tectonic
Send me an email with your resumé / portfolio.
shrughes
I don't think this is called "hacking." It's called job-hunting.