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ycapply2011on Don't Call Yourself a Programmer

>> ”What is your previous salary?” is employer-speak for “Please give me reasons to pay you less money.” Answer appropriately.

What is the proper approach to answering this question?

ycapply2011on Ask HN: How do I leave a startup on philosophical grounds?

Don't burn bridges - be polite, give at least two weeks' notice, don't get into arguments. Smile, thank them for the learning opportunity and wish them all the best.

ycapply2011on How to get into Y Combinator

Questions about the demo:

- When will it actually be accessed? Can we continue make updates after the application deadline?

- Should the demo be tailored so that anyone can use it without one of us guiding him?