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itschaffeyon The Most Desirable JavaScript Frameworks of 2015

Node haha? Dang. As mentioned in an answer to another comment, perhaps framework was the wrong terminology to use, and something more all-encompassing to reflect what is wanted would've been better.

What do you think a developer using Javascript should use/know right now?

itschaffeyon The Most Desirable JavaScript Frameworks of 2015

Noted – use of terminology could've been more accurate, but for the purpose of this article we tried to keep it quite simplified. Perhaps the wrong approach with regards to accuracy.

What were your thoughts on the broader points of the post?

itschaffeyon The Most Desirable JavaScript Frameworks of 2015

Hi Jonaldomo - could you clarify what you mean?

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

I think both followup questions are valid. As others have mentioned in addition to yourself, there is wariness of companies' intentions, which ties into getting someone for less/value/than what they're worth.

On the flip side, case may be they genuinely can't afford to pay as much - but potential applicants may be swayed if they trust in them, and choose to forgo a higher salary or accept other compensation methods or benefits.

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

No need to apologise - it's a perfectly justified way of putting it. Could be considered a cynical view, but justified still.

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

Ah, oh dear haha.

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

That's fair logic - what if other forms of compensation were included in the listed range? (e.g. top end of band + equity)

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

To get in touch/an understanding of the company/team?

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

Ah sorry, I've muddled myself somewhat with 'bid to play.'

But what you've said here would be appropriate when it comes to the best in their fields. And not just with salary (other compensation, care packages, etc). But would 'competitive' be less appropriate than something like 'negotiatiable?'

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

Job titles have definitely become weirder/amgbiguous/watered down over time.

Instead of salary range, what would interest you? (firm, tech stack, vision?)

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

That's a reasonable assumption in all fairness. And I would agree that the other 'perks/benefits' need championing in cases where firms can't match market value (whether it be equity, healthcare, daycare, or even free beers/billiards on Fridays).

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

'Decent' could have a connotation of 'good' (though that depends on the source, and the location targeted) - it's in my vernacular, but would agree, it can certainly be offputting, and a case of your second point - milking for cheap.

How might companies tackle the issues some have listed here of displaying salaries, while not deterring people (assuming they're being fair, not exploitative).

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

Enjoying it at the end of the day is the key thing, on a personal level and as a team. Shame it ended, but seems an understandable reason.

Now, having an ex-POTUS reading their is one helluva bragging right for him!

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

It is admittedly not a totally methodical study, but the discussion is sort of compelling.

Human nature would suggest as much (we'd certainly hope for reciprocations of actions that demonstrate trust in the everyday at least). But as others have mentioned - there are drawbacks to being transparent, even with the potential benefits from the created virtuous circle.

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

a-d are all valid points, and (c) is certainly one crux when it comes to listing a higher-paying jobs - is listing 'competitive' the only way of combatting this (what about the application process finding the most compatible skill-wise, person-firm fit-wise, etc)?

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

Great point re: salary bands, and existing employees reading listed job openings.

Each side of the bands/'competitive' debate has +/-s for sure. By 'bid to play' do you mean a 'race to the bottom' sort of thing re: salary/compensation?

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

Mm, it does suggest value in an acknowledging way.

Any other words/phrases you've seen in your job travels/perusings haha (for better or worse)?

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

So a displayed salary range (perhaps $5-15k in swing?) in any case offers something more tangible/clear than 'competitive'?

I could certainly agree with that. It doesn't confine a company to a certain $x, but isn't as opaque as the bog standard 'competitive.'

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

Your rationale is certainly a strong one - salary is but only one consideration in the end.

What was your experience with the former white panther like?

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

'Decent' is brilliant haha! :) Not seen that one yet. Your modus operandi, and note of caution are also spot on IMO.

Transparency (not just on salary, but role/skill expectations too) would appear to build trust. What can firms that can't offer as much do, do you think?

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

Showing salaries would seem to be a way of offering transparency. One worry might be people going for a higher paying role with just that intent.

Why do you think companies might not show salaries?

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

That's a fair enough comment, job application processes are getting longer and more time consuming - sometimes out of need for getting the right people.

Any ideas as to why salaries might be left as something broad like 'competitive'?

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

Ouch. We're still using PHP but appreciate what you're saying. What tech stack are you using at the moment?

itschaffeyon Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

Are there any other factors that influence your decision when applying for a new job? e.g. Prestige of the company, tech challenges, etc?

itschaffeyon How my son and I kind of became game programmers

I'm glad the UK government have ensured that every child will be learning to code - I wish they had the foresight to implement it 10 years ago. What concerns me is the people teaching the children to code - surely tapping into local community networks and reaching out to people who have been developing for years will allow the children to explore more exciting tech. Learning to code with Scratch is a great start - I'm just worried about the support networks in place to developer these young coders. Of course, the super motivated students will developer their skills outside of the classroom - I hope schools support those students who perhaps aren't as keen to code when they first start as well.

itschaffeyon Show HN: Hackajob – Get Hired by Hacking

We're still in beta (we've only been going four months) and therefore we're only operating in the UK at the moment. We plan to scale to the US and wider Europe later this year :)

itschaffeyon Flash Boys a Year Later

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itschaffeyon Lyft Raises $530M in Fight with Uber

More competition is surely better for the consumer. As I'm based in London, I'm very much an Uber customer but I hope to see the pink moustaches driving around Buckingham Palace soon! Will be interesting to see how they plan to expand to the UK...