Ask HN: Has anyone ever been hired from “Who wants to be hired?” threads?

Article summary

The article asks if anyone has been hired through the 'Who wants to be hired?' threads on Hacker News. The author has seen stories of people getting hired from job postings, but not from the 'Who wants to be hired?' threads. The author is looking for stories of people who have been hired or received non-recruiter responses from these threads. The discussion that follows explores the effectiveness of these threads and the challenges of remote work.

Main themes

• Hacker News job threads
• remote work
• job hiring
• tech industry
• relocation

What commenters say

• Some people have been hired through the 'Who wants to be hired?' threads, despite the author's skepticism.
• Remote work can be effective for certain types of jobs, such as assembly and embedded systems, but may not be suitable for all industries.
• Security concerns and the need for physical hardware can make remote work difficult or impossible for some companies.
• Relocation packages can vary widely depending on the company, and may include transportation, housing assistance, and other benefits.
• Some people prefer not to work remotely due to concerns about work-life balance, communication, and accountability.
• Others argue that remote work can be beneficial for work-life balance and productivity, as long as there is trust and maturity between employers and employees.
• The effectiveness of the 'Who wants to be hired?' threads may be limited by the lack of non-technical information, such as location and job requirements.