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this is an amazing service!!

wth, how does the site go down EVERYWHERE???

I think its outrages that a member of the board of directors of twitter has absolutely no idea what he's doing on twitter. I have no knowledge of Dalton's other business then this blogpost, and therefore it doesn't strike me as annoying, just a well written critical analyses of what twitter is doing wrong. I really hate the protectionistic (i.e. stupid) way twitter is doing business and I hope if enough people vocalize it, twitter might do something about it.

same here :(

Although i agree with most points made in this article, I think, having been a manager/teamlead of many programming teams, i think i might write an article on "how to be a horrible employee"...

Great post, really agree that some lessons can only be learnt 'the hard way'. And they will only make you stronger for your next venture.

i'm obviously not counting options or equity. But also, someone that proved to be 3x times as good (cos being 3 times as good cant be shown in an interview, it needs to be proven during the course of a few months maybe a year.) he/she would get special privileges, like pick his own working hours, customize his workstation and location anyway he wants, etc.

if im a startup i wouldn't pay more them minimum wage. If im profitable i'd pay him whatever he'd negotiate.

I've been in similar position as you, so i feel for you. I've worked in the USA and Canada for several companies in the past, and also went through several visa procedures (partially). My suggestions is to start an LLC in the UK and contract yourself out to one or multiple (startup) companies. That's what I did. Not only does that evade a lot of visa headache's, and makes it way easier for companies to recruit your services. It also turns you into an entrepreneur, which is a more productive way to live your life ihmo. Who knows you might be hiring people yourself soon.

You have to fly back and forth atleast once every 3 (or 6?) months. But if you're smart you have your client pay for that. (much cheaper then navigating visa-applications) The only thing to watch out for at the customs is if they ask you what your doing here is that your here for either "sales meetings" or "training of people". Don't say your just working here. and always have a recent, written letter from one of your client-companies on you, inviting you to come help em out with trainings or other interim-solution providing. I've avoided any immigration problems like this for years. Worst thing: they will have you explain it, and then they realize its a grey area and they cant really give you any problems for it.

wow this is a great insight....never thought of it like that..I often make the mistake of correcting people when they point out flaws!