Ask HN: After working for myself what job positions am I suitable for?

> I'm questioning if employers will see that I have anything besides programming to offer...

Don't count on hiring managers (worse still, HR & recruiter bozos) to recognize some untapped potential in your background. That's not what they're trained to do.

> The issue I currently have is wondering what positions I should apply for.

Don't apply for positions. Instead, look for people who you can help. People who have problems that you can solve.

I understand what you're saying. I'm hoping that it isn't some untapped potential but rather something I have proven, but I'm wondering if since it was proven in my own business, will it just be overlooked.

Thanks for the advice on looking for people with problems I can solve.

We actually have something called 'Senior Consultant' as a position:

https://careers-redhat.icims.com/jobs/50182/senior-mobile-co...

The story of how this came to be a.f.a.i.k. went like this:

1. we have awesome* enterprise grade solution for managing mobile development. It has centralized build farm for mobile apps, automatic back-end integration with data-browsing for managers, e.t.c

2. some of our customers don't really want to build up their own mobile teams to work with this, so they outsource our consultants as well.

Last project I know our consulting guys were working on was a sort of a checklist application for the repair crews of British Railways a.f.a.i.k ?

* when it actually works ;)

That does look quite interesting, I will keep an eye out for something similar in my area, as it appears although it is a remote job the applicant would need to be based in North America. Thanks.

Weird, most of our devs are in fact in Ireland.

As part of the listing it mentions weekly travel to clients across the US.

This mentions both iOS and Android, is it a mistake or are you expecting a consultant with skills in both?

I say go right for the jugular.

1. Find 25 IDEAL companies you would just love to work at.

2. Use your honed, battle-tested hustler-powers and hit up the founders. As they will definitely see your full potential.

3. Getting their emails these days is child's play. Crafting a must-open, well versed email is another thing. Be persistent and followup as they are busy.

4. Make sure when you do talk to them..you know their business model/product/users VERY well. Then demonstrate where there is potential room for growth aided by technology. Sign NDA's if you feel more comfortable.

Create your position. Good luck!

I'm curious why you're burnt out of doing your own thing that seems fairly successful.

I think being involved in the whole process of making something sounds amazing but obviously my vantage point as a regular employee at a company is much different.

I'm not too sure, I think I have contributed what I want to to the type of apps I create at least in terms of what is possible for a one man team, and I know from experience that it's getting harder to release new apps successfully as an indie developer, at least apps that aren't full of in app currency purchases, adverts or backed by a big brand.

I would still like to be part of the whole process, but I'd like to work on larger products and perhaps step away from the day to day programming.

3 million paid downloads is a lot ... in your position I assume the thing to do would be connect with other serial founders and do a startup together.

Make sure they don't take advantage and have you working 2+ roles instead of one for the pay of 1!

Another option would be to become the boss yourself and hire people to carry out ideas for new apps

I had considered that a few years ago but at that point I wanted to use the freedom to travel. Right now I'm not sure how sustainable a small app workshop type company would be.

I would love to talk to you. Contact info on my profile.