I just saw a open job for a remote UX Researcher at a company that can count me as a previous customer. I know their product, I know their target audience, so this was interesting to me. The job listing was long long long and listed all the things you need to do and be, […]
Read MoreA recruiter reached out to me on LinkedIn about a job. Here’s some of his message to me: One of the best-known agencies in San Francisco was looking for an interaction designer with 7 years of experience. Someone who can do lots of tasks within the User-Centered Design process. And rapid prototyping. This is a […]
Read MoreIn early April, I responded to a local Fortune 100 company that had a contract open for an interaction designer who is an Axure expert. I had a Skype interview but had to turn it down. They wanted full time and I only had part time available. Their manager said full time or bust. I […]
Read MoreI previously posted about Lyft running Facebook ads, first offering $22/hr and then $28/hr. I guess they were still having trouble getting people because they are now offering $35/hr. That’s more than many people make at many jobs. With these huge pay rates, why are they having such trouble acquiring or retaining people? I can’t […]
Read MoreI recently spoke to a potential consulting client. He asked for my rate. I gave him the number. He made it sound like that was OK. After our GoToMeeting ended and I said bye, he and his team mates were still talking, not realising they hadn’t ended the meeting. They said they thought my rate […]
Read MoreRemember my other blog posts about the Lyft ads I was seeing on Facebook? And how they kept naming higher and higher rates of pay? The last one I saw was $22/hr. This just in. $28/hr. What will be next. I’m still not going to use the service. I’m too concerned about safety. And the […]
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