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[quote=anxvariety]I’d guess I’ve gone on 8 interviews and gotten 7 jobs, that is until lately.
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There’s your problem right there !

I am a contract programmer and write applications for engineers. (i.e. I am a nerd amongst nerds.)

I have not actually interviewed for a position in about 8 years and have never been asked for a code sample. I’d recommend you go back to your old bosses and ask them if they know people who know people. It’s the best way. Make your reputation preceede you.

Also, if your old bosses don’t have any leads, ask them if they hire people out of any small contract houses who deal only with quality individuals, and have them introduce you to those contract houses.

Going the “retail” route – i.e. Monster, Craigslist, Want-ads – is a major pain.

Go “wholesale.” and get introduced directly to hiring managers by associates who can recommend you and you’ll find that you have no competitors.

If you don’t have associates who can recommend you, you aren’t in the top 20%.

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[quote=anxvariety]I’d guess I’ve gone on 8 interviews and gotten 7 jobs, that is until lately.
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There’s your problem right there !

I am a contract programmer and write applications for engineers. (i.e. I am a nerd amongst nerds.)

I have not actually interviewed for a position in about 8 years and have never been asked for a code sample. I’d recommend you go back to your old bosses and ask them if they know people who know people. It’s the best way. Make your reputation preceede you.

Also, if your old bosses don’t have any leads, ask them if they hire people out of any small contract houses who deal only with quality individuals, and have them introduce you to those contract houses.

Going the “retail” route – i.e. Monster, Craigslist, Want-ads – is a major pain.

Go “wholesale.” and get introduced directly to hiring managers by associates who can recommend you and you’ll find that you have no competitors.

If you don’t have associates who can recommend you, you aren’t in the top 20%.

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[quote=anxvariety]I’d guess I’ve gone on 8 interviews and gotten 7 jobs, that is until lately.
[/quote]

There’s your problem right there !

I am a contract programmer and write applications for engineers. (i.e. I am a nerd amongst nerds.)

I have not actually interviewed for a position in about 8 years and have never been asked for a code sample. I’d recommend you go back to your old bosses and ask them if they know people who know people. It’s the best way. Make your reputation preceede you.

Also, if your old bosses don’t have any leads, ask them if they hire people out of any small contract houses who deal only with quality individuals, and have them introduce you to those contract houses.

Going the “retail” route – i.e. Monster, Craigslist, Want-ads – is a major pain.

Go “wholesale.” and get introduced directly to hiring managers by associates who can recommend you and you’ll find that you have no competitors.

If you don’t have associates who can recommend you, you aren’t in the top 20%.

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[quote=anxvariety]I’d guess I’ve gone on 8 interviews and gotten 7 jobs, that is until lately.
[/quote]

There’s your problem right there !

I am a contract programmer and write applications for engineers. (i.e. I am a nerd amongst nerds.)

I have not actually interviewed for a position in about 8 years and have never been asked for a code sample. I’d recommend you go back to your old bosses and ask them if they know people who know people. It’s the best way. Make your reputation preceede you.

Also, if your old bosses don’t have any leads, ask them if they hire people out of any small contract houses who deal only with quality individuals, and have them introduce you to those contract houses.

Going the “retail” route – i.e. Monster, Craigslist, Want-ads – is a major pain.

Go “wholesale.” and get introduced directly to hiring managers by associates who can recommend you and you’ll find that you have no competitors.

If you don’t have associates who can recommend you, you aren’t in the top 20%.

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I’d highly recommend going to a trust workshop so you can both learn about how to do this properly. It opens your eyes to inheiritance law and you will surely think differently about these things after you go. If you are even considering community property, then I’m sure you will be shocked at what you learn in such a workshop. They are usually free.

I’m sure there are many good workshops in town. I used Walters and Ward in Rancho Bernardo and the workshop was superb.

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I’d highly recommend going to a trust workshop so you can both learn about how to do this properly. It opens your eyes to inheiritance law and you will surely think differently about these things after you go. If you are even considering community property, then I’m sure you will be shocked at what you learn in such a workshop. They are usually free.

I’m sure there are many good workshops in town. I used Walters and Ward in Rancho Bernardo and the workshop was superb.

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I’d highly recommend going to a trust workshop so you can both learn about how to do this properly. It opens your eyes to inheiritance law and you will surely think differently about these things after you go. If you are even considering community property, then I’m sure you will be shocked at what you learn in such a workshop. They are usually free.

I’m sure there are many good workshops in town. I used Walters and Ward in Rancho Bernardo and the workshop was superb.

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I’d highly recommend going to a trust workshop so you can both learn about how to do this properly. It opens your eyes to inheiritance law and you will surely think differently about these things after you go. If you are even considering community property, then I’m sure you will be shocked at what you learn in such a workshop. They are usually free.

I’m sure there are many good workshops in town. I used Walters and Ward in Rancho Bernardo and the workshop was superb.

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I’d highly recommend going to a trust workshop so you can both learn about how to do this properly. It opens your eyes to inheiritance law and you will surely think differently about these things after you go. If you are even considering community property, then I’m sure you will be shocked at what you learn in such a workshop. They are usually free.

I’m sure there are many good workshops in town. I used Walters and Ward in Rancho Bernardo and the workshop was superb.

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I’m going to add “6%” transaction costs as another reason to stay in the home.

A refi sure gives you alot here. The choice is – go to a mortgage broker and sign on the dotted line, or incur the cost and hassle of buying, selling, and moving. The refi gives you instant relief and a nicer place to live. I also think that living in a smaller house can make you feel cramped and be more stressed.

I think a refi is more in-line with following the “take care of yourself” and “lower stress” path. Few things are more stressful and less fun than moving.

So you have to work a bit longer to pay off the longer mortgage. If you make your work lifeeasier, and possibly even enjoyable, then working for another 10 years may not be so bad.

This is a conclusion I have come to recently. I could work my ass off to reitre earlier, but I kind of enjoy what I do and I only work 40 hours a week. 10 more years of it would be – not so bad. If you can get your work life to a happy place, you may feel the same.

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I’m going to add “6%” transaction costs as another reason to stay in the home.

A refi sure gives you alot here. The choice is – go to a mortgage broker and sign on the dotted line, or incur the cost and hassle of buying, selling, and moving. The refi gives you instant relief and a nicer place to live. I also think that living in a smaller house can make you feel cramped and be more stressed.

I think a refi is more in-line with following the “take care of yourself” and “lower stress” path. Few things are more stressful and less fun than moving.

So you have to work a bit longer to pay off the longer mortgage. If you make your work lifeeasier, and possibly even enjoyable, then working for another 10 years may not be so bad.

This is a conclusion I have come to recently. I could work my ass off to reitre earlier, but I kind of enjoy what I do and I only work 40 hours a week. 10 more years of it would be – not so bad. If you can get your work life to a happy place, you may feel the same.

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I’m going to add “6%” transaction costs as another reason to stay in the home.

A refi sure gives you alot here. The choice is – go to a mortgage broker and sign on the dotted line, or incur the cost and hassle of buying, selling, and moving. The refi gives you instant relief and a nicer place to live. I also think that living in a smaller house can make you feel cramped and be more stressed.

I think a refi is more in-line with following the “take care of yourself” and “lower stress” path. Few things are more stressful and less fun than moving.

So you have to work a bit longer to pay off the longer mortgage. If you make your work lifeeasier, and possibly even enjoyable, then working for another 10 years may not be so bad.

This is a conclusion I have come to recently. I could work my ass off to reitre earlier, but I kind of enjoy what I do and I only work 40 hours a week. 10 more years of it would be – not so bad. If you can get your work life to a happy place, you may feel the same.

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I’m going to add “6%” transaction costs as another reason to stay in the home.

A refi sure gives you alot here. The choice is – go to a mortgage broker and sign on the dotted line, or incur the cost and hassle of buying, selling, and moving. The refi gives you instant relief and a nicer place to live. I also think that living in a smaller house can make you feel cramped and be more stressed.

I think a refi is more in-line with following the “take care of yourself” and “lower stress” path. Few things are more stressful and less fun than moving.

So you have to work a bit longer to pay off the longer mortgage. If you make your work lifeeasier, and possibly even enjoyable, then working for another 10 years may not be so bad.

This is a conclusion I have come to recently. I could work my ass off to reitre earlier, but I kind of enjoy what I do and I only work 40 hours a week. 10 more years of it would be – not so bad. If you can get your work life to a happy place, you may feel the same.

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I’m going to add “6%” transaction costs as another reason to stay in the home.

A refi sure gives you alot here. The choice is – go to a mortgage broker and sign on the dotted line, or incur the cost and hassle of buying, selling, and moving. The refi gives you instant relief and a nicer place to live. I also think that living in a smaller house can make you feel cramped and be more stressed.

I think a refi is more in-line with following the “take care of yourself” and “lower stress” path. Few things are more stressful and less fun than moving.

So you have to work a bit longer to pay off the longer mortgage. If you make your work lifeeasier, and possibly even enjoyable, then working for another 10 years may not be so bad.

This is a conclusion I have come to recently. I could work my ass off to reitre earlier, but I kind of enjoy what I do and I only work 40 hours a week. 10 more years of it would be – not so bad. If you can get your work life to a happy place, you may feel the same.

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P.S. I love posts like this. I think they bring out the best in the Piggs and shows our humanity and willingness to help, our knowledge, and the breadth of our perspective. Good job, Piggs.

Good luck Homeschooler – I hope you aren’t working tonight.

Please keep us posted on your decision.

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