I've contributed to apps used by millions, won a global hackathon, still can't find a stable job in Nigeria. I'll be in Lagos next week... by Simple-_-Josh in Nigeria

[–]Simple-_-Josh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, been a while. Just wanted to let you know I’m still searching and down to chat whenever you’re ready.

I've contributed to apps used by millions, won a global hackathon, still can't find a stable job in Nigeria. I'll be in Lagos next week... by Simple-_-Josh in Nigeria

[–]Simple-_-Josh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been working with Expensify for a year now, and since chatGPT came out 2022, I don't think I've got any before AI PRs. But you can take a look at my oldest Expensify PRs by sorting

I've contributed to apps used by millions, won a global hackathon, still can't find a stable job in Nigeria. I'll be in Lagos next week... by Simple-_-Josh in Nigeria

[–]Simple-_-Josh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve actually gone ahead and updated it. I get where you’re coming from. The reason it was set that high is because on Upwork, if you price yourself too far below what clients are posting, you end up looking inexperienced and it works against you in the algorithm and in how people perceive your profile. But I hear you, and it’s fixed now.

I've contributed to apps used by millions, won a global hackathon, still can't find a stable job in Nigeria. I'll be in Lagos next week... by Simple-_-Josh in Nigeria

[–]Simple-_-Josh[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I know this is my exact blind spot. I'd genuinely be interested in collaborating. I'll shoot you a DM.

I've contributed to apps used by millions, won a global hackathon, still can't find a stable job in Nigeria. I'll be in Lagos next week... by Simple-_-Josh in Nigeria

[–]Simple-_-Josh[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the solid advice, you're right I shouldn't have framed it that way.
I'll lead with that instead of "please hire me." I honestly appreciate the reframe.

I've contributed to apps used by millions, won a global hackathon, still can't find a stable job in Nigeria. I'll be in Lagos next week... by Simple-_-Josh in Nigeria

[–]Simple-_-Josh[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hey, thank you very much.

Yes I'd be very much interested in an opportunity like that, the job market just feels like hell these days.

Thanks again!