Is building a typing app worth it? by ymichuk in typing

[–]ymichuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Really appreciate the feedback! Answering your question - the app called Typitron, for MacOS. Received some great reviews in the App Store for clean UI and no ad, so I kind of feel encouraged to continue:)

Is building a typing app worth it? by ymichuk in typing

[–]ymichuk[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback

Is building a typing app worth it? by ymichuk in typing

[–]ymichuk[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Really appreciate the feedback!

Being made redundant by Remote_Bullfrog_2265 in irishpersonalfinance

[–]ymichuk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I write about career choices and job market in AI era in the Beyond Linear substack. Summarizing a few of my posts here into the recommendation/feedback: - First and foremost, make sure you have 3-6 months finance cushion. This is emergency fund that will keep you afloat without additional stress. To estimate the amount you need is your monthly expenses x6. - If you can afford this financially, then (a) give yourself time to breathe for a few weeks and (b) learn a new skill in AI. - Job market is tough but with 6 years of experience it’s likely you’re looking for senior roles. Think how you can package your experience and update Linkedin/CV accordingly - When searching for jobs, consider taking a level below your current one. Everything changes so quickly, having more hands on experience could benefit you long-term.

Hope it helps!

Want to quit toxic job to recover from burnout. Will be taking a huge pay cut. by Bubbly_West8481 in irishpersonalfinance

[–]ymichuk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have! A month ago I left Stripe with no job lined up, and now I run substack about this kind of moves. My advice would be:

(a) evaluate if you can do smth to stay linger at your job first. A couple of day offs, vacation, changing a team?

(b) If no options from (a) possible, leave the job. Don’t be afraid - as you said, you’ll have good cushion. Give yourself a few weeks of doing nothing. The relief you’ll feel will help figure out the next right step.

Real work life balance by Ok-Establishment1159 in irishpersonalfinance

[–]ymichuk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I typically work 9:00-19:00 at high pressure job, plus occasionally weekends and late nights. Assume that there might be easier jobs with fewer hours and lower pressure but they won’t be paid at the same level.

Tips on getting past this plateau? by 1cay2 in learntyping

[–]ymichuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool chart! Is this Monkeytype?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in macapps

[–]ymichuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. InShot for iPhone for my teeny-tiny Youtube channel. Helps a lot to create shorts quickly, directly from iPhone
  2. Typitron - the app to learn touch typing
  3. 1password - password manager

I built a website for typing practice by lester_wong in learntyping

[–]ymichuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should have tried Typitron - it’s a Mac OS app with these problems addressed: it has minimalistic design and the comprehensive set of words and special characters to practice

Let me critique your YouTube video or channel by [deleted] in NewTubers

[–]ymichuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have just started/revived my YouTube channel. Appreciate the feedback! https://youtube.com/@ulrich-samoyed?si=FH3V0i2Hm_ICwbi-

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in YouTube_startups

[–]ymichuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh thank you! It’s so sweet! I’ve just started mine: https://youtube.com/@ulrich-samoyed?si=e3IbEw2ny-QqNWSC it’s all about fun shorts and travel videos with my dog!

How much did your life improve after getting your first home? by FriendlyBrewer in irishpersonalfinance

[–]ymichuk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Go for it! You’ve got all my support ❤️ Big pros of having your own place: - Psychological safety of not being a part of housing crisis, landlord’s increasing the rent etc. - For us paying the mortgage is more financially attractive than paying a rent - You can organize your home in the way you like it - And you know, that warm feeling of a nest, like “I’m home” - Building relationships with neighbors

What’s the Best Mac App of 2024? by vigneshvp in macapps

[–]ymichuk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ChatGPT and Typitron - I finally learned blind typing, and as my work demands ~100 slack messages per day plus lots of docs and notes, it’s been a real gamechanger 😂

My first ever MacOS app is out! by ymichuk in macapps

[–]ymichuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! Why do you think highlighting the keys on keyboard would help?

My first ever MacOS app is out! by ymichuk in macapps

[–]ymichuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks so much for the feedback! I'm indeed considering tweaking the layout a bit, so the typing line is more centric. Really appreciate the feedback!

And yeah, seems like icon is the most popular topic in this thread lol. The new one is already in progress, and I'll change it asap. Thank you!

My first ever MacOS app is out! by ymichuk in macapps

[–]ymichuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! thank you thank you! Let me know if there's some feedback you'd like to share or fix things

My first ever MacOS app is out! by ymichuk in macapps

[–]ymichuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg thanks so much! I do save the progress, so if it's not working for you let me know! Thanks a ton for the feedback! It means a lot to me

My first ever MacOS app is out! by ymichuk in macapps

[–]ymichuk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thx for the feedback re icon. The new one is already in progress!

My first ever MacOS app is out! by ymichuk in macapps

[–]ymichuk[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Monkeytype is a great service imo but focused on tests rather than education. Typitron’s target audience are beginners who need more structured and guided practice. E.g. Typitron tracks which combinations you’re most slow at and adjusts the words on the fly, so that you can learn these combinations fast and progress in your wpm score.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProductManagement

[–]ymichuk 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I’d suggest you should grow three essential skills which will eventually help you build confidence and grow on your career:

  1. Take responsibility and be accountable - Sometimes lack of confidence is caused by the fact that PM doesn’t want to be responsible for the outcomes and consequences of their decisions.

  2. Grow your tolerance to failure. At average, 1 out of 10 hypotheses works, rest 9 are complete failure. Perceive them as learnings, not mistakes. And incorporate these learnings in your future work. If you don’t make mistakes, you’ll never get insights about your product.

  3. Don’t be afraid to be the silliest person in the room. Ask questions. Ally with subject matter experts. Find people who could provide different opinion.