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This is how much you can really make in the top remote-working platforms (+100k USD)

Carlos Roso on April 23, 2020

It was then when I heard her voice over the phone: Are you okay with us paying you 3x more than what you currently make? I obliged. The next t...
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Rolf Streefkerk

The thing with a lot of these companies, they let you do these "silly" math kind of problems to sift out candidates. Personally I don't believe in this kind of recruiting and it's a reason I don't use these sites. But they do pay well when you're on them

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Carlos Roso

Right. It's fine to disagree with that method of recruiting. It's also intelligent to stay away from companies that don't align with your values.

I wouldn't call anything "silly", though, just "different". Matter of perspective. Cheers!

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Rolf Streefkerk

I put it in quotes on purpose, these of differences of opinion on what works. They're providing a service where there's demand, so good on them!

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Mohamed Rwash

Hello Carlos, Very helpful post. Keep it up!
Just checked CrossOver's software engineer vacancy requirements. Are they actually tight with their 4 core languages(Java, C#, C++ or Javascript)? Can't a RoR developer apply?

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Carlos Roso

Hey, thanks! Well, they are normally strict with those languages. Even if you manage to pass the interview, you'll likely work with those technologies at work. If you want to keep doing RoR I'd suggest you pass on Crossover.

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Mahdi Hasan Alif

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Glenn

Hey, I joined the wait list through carlosroso.com/cracking-the-toptal... but it looks like I don't get any confirmation that I've joined while using windows explorer or firefox. I checked on chrome and I did get a "Oops. It seems like you're already subscribed." So it appears the info went through. Just thought I'd let you know.

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Carlos Roso

Hey! Hmm I need to check out how it's working on Firefox. Thanks for letting me know. If you're getting that "you're already subscribed" you can rest assured you're good to go. I suppose your email is gl...on@gmail.com, so you're fine.

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Carlos Roso

The secret to living is giving!

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Deni Toshevski

Are these platforms for senior developers or juniors have a chance as well?

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Carlos Roso

Juniors have a lot of chances too. I applied to Crossover with very little experience. I just worked on my Github and a lot of side projects to make myself look more experienced. The other options I mention are also junior friendly.

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Deni Toshevski

Thank you, I'll give it a try then.

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Carlos Roso

Let me know how it goes. I'm always happy to help!

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Deni Toshevski

Which one would you recommend to be the most junior friendly? I've been coding for a year now but I think these are out of my league.

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Carlos Roso

I'd recommend you to prepare in algorithms, do some side projects, and try any of those. I've genuinely seen juniors get into these platforms just because they pass the interviews.

Nothing is out of your league!

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Ankit6560

Exactly , the minimum amount I can make from toptal is still 3-4 time of an above average developer income in india

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Carlos Roso

Right, that sums up my experience so far, too.

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Vicente G. Reyes

Will you release the book before august of this year?

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Carlos Roso

Yeah for sure!