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General Discussion2d ago

Remote Talent Seeking Opportunities

A developer based in Brazil is showcasing their multi-stack expertise (Kotlin, Python, Cloud, Data Engineering) and willingness to work US/EU timezones. Actionable insight: High-value remote candidate for distributed teams requiring backend and data infrastructure skills.

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🔗 Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2026)

General Discussion7d ago

Employment and Contractor Status Nuances

The brief exchange highlights a misunderstanding regarding the terminology of 'firing' versus contract termination, suggesting a need for clear professional definitions when managing self-employed contractors.

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🔗 "Don't You Just Upload It to ChatGPT?"

General Discussion13d ago

Senior Full-stack Developer Service

A veteran full-stack developer (15+ years) specializing in JVM, AI, and AWS is available for B2B contracts, providing high-level expertise for SaaS-focused teams.

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🔗 Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2026)

Experience Report3d ago

Monetizing niche technical services

The user shares specific methods of monetization, specifically focusing on specialized conversion services (Word to LaTeX) and custom web design/theming for existing businesses. Actionable insight: Niche automation and high-fidelity conversion services can serve as viable micro-SaaS or service-based revenue streams.

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🔗 What I have done with Claude Code in the last 60 days being a non tech person

General Discussion4d ago

Personal projects and side hustles

The user shares a multi-faceted progress update on various side projects, including a Sudoku app prototype, a successful standing desk app, a hand-animated YouTube channel, and a professional UI framework. A commenter seeks deeper insight into the motivation behind the labor economics channel, highlighting potential interest in niche content creation.

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🔗 Ask HN: What are you working on? (June 2026)

General Discussion1d ago

Monetization models of niche job boards

The thread examines how niche job platforms generate revenue, specifically identifying the use of per-category posting fees (e.g., $35/category) rather than reliance on general classifieds like Craigslist.

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🔗 The founder of Craigslist has given away half a billion dollars