Yes, you heard me right I got a job as a content creator! 15 years self-employed and someone finally made me an offer I couldn't refuse!
So how did it all happen?
I will write a more in depth article in the future, but for now here is a quick summary:
3 weeks ago I wasn't even looking for a job, but a friend of mine said there was an opportunity where they worked and asked if I was interested. If you hang around on Tech Twitter you may know them (and get a big hint as to where the job is!):
So Francesco, if you read this, thanks bud, massively appreciated ❤️
To be honest I only took the interview out of curiosity...but obviously I liked what the company in question had to say that much that...well I start there on the 14th March so I think you know what I thought (yes, they move that quickly, 4 weeks from hearing about the job to a start date)!
Enough stalling - where are you working?
As you all know, I like to go over the top. (like way waaay over the top).
So I created a video announcement! (yes, I made a video, no I am not good at it!)
And yes it is that over the top it needs to come with a warning!
🚨 Warning: flashing images, seizure warning 🚨
🚨 Additional warning: waaay over the top and dramatic...best enjoyed with sound on (OK, this one isn't a real warning!) 🚨
Wow, a face reveal too 🤯
Exciting, what will you be doing there?
So I have been hired as a technical writer / content creator.
But from discussions with Nimrod and Ido (two of the founders) during the interview process, it looks like I may be implementing processes and systems for a long term content strategy and helping to promote the great work that the team does there (among other things)!
As with any job, I will know more once I "get my feet under the table", I will be sure to keep you updated!
Will you be writing about your experience interviewing for daily.dev?
Yes I will, I actually enjoyed their interview process and want to share the bits that made me go from "I will hear them out" to "I want the job!" and ultimately signing the contract!
I am hoping as part of my writing I will get to share loads of insights into how the company operates, the team there, the culture and the long term vision for the company and share an inside look with you!
I have loads of other exciting things that I think will interest you (especially if you create content yourself) but I can't talk about them yet!
What will change?
Not much!
I will probably be a lot more selective about my personal writing here as I now have someone else's reputation to worry about, but I will just move that to my own blog and cross post introductions here if anything might not be "DEV friendly".
Other than that...more content. So if you already enjoy my writing I should be adding a load more content going forward!
What about InHu?
This actually gives me more time to work on building Inclusivity Hub! It is a win-win!
What about all the content you had planned for this year?
Yet again, I will actually have more free time thanks to this new job, so that will mean that I can release my 4 series sooner and more frequently!
What would you like to see me write about there? (I need your help)
What sort of content would you like to see from daily.dev?
Have you even heard of them? (and if you haven't then go check them out, it is a great solution to the problem of keeping up to date in tech!)
What things would you like to see from a company dedicated to content curation, content creators and the developer community?
Are there any features that you want adding that I could casually slip into conversation there for you?
Would you like me to write about creating content and build an "ultimate guide to writing content professionally"?
Do you want to see beginner content, advanced content, technical content, a mix of it all?
Let me know what you want me to write about there in the comments and I will see what I can do!
Thanks for reading!
Yup, a purely self promotional piece, but I was just too excited not to share the news with you all!
Have a great weekend!
Top comments (87)
Congrats on the job! So awesome that it even helps you fulfil your goals, even though it makes me a bit sad that you're planing on posting less here. However:
Hey
I perhaps wasn't clear, I will be posting more here.
It is just that my "angry rants", "website roasts" and anything that is even remotely controversial I will only be posting a summary and a link as I need to protect myself and daily.dev from bans, reputation hits for a misunderstood piece etc.
So all that will happen is more stuff will move to my own blog (that I will finally have time to finish) and summaries here. Maybe I will be posting under a different name too as a company representing another company might be strange? I will find that out a week on Monday!
All of the series I have been working on etc. will still live here!
Thanks a lot for the well wishes bud! Fingers crossed it all goes to plan! 🤞
That's great to hear! Looking forward to that then, I'm sure it'll work out :)
Substack might be a good platform for you.
I will be looking at all my options to organise things, so thanks for the recommendation! ❤
Well, let the abuse in the comments begin!
I am expecting "what were they thinking", "could they not have found someone better" and similar comments...let rip, I am in a good mood, try and change that! 🤣
😅😅
You're not going to get it man.
You totally deserve this.
You're awesome 👌
Haha thanks so much! ❤️🤣
Congratulations 🎊
I trust it's going to be a great journey.
Alsp, I must say over your last three articles I have discovered mindblowing things about you
First, you are not a girl which is weird because I always though otherwise 😅.
And your name isn't inHu rather inHu is inclusitivity Hub. Like seriously 😅
Haha brilliant, the fact you thought I was a girl…it’s all the hearts I use isn’t it…isn’t it! 🤣🤣)
Well now you know I have a face and everything. 🤣 Next you will discover I’m not actually angry…then you will really have your mind blown! 🤣
Yeah it's the heart, also the color of your profile picture 😅
Thanks for that, will keep it in mind!
The sneaky thing with envato elements is they put templates as part of the annual fee that are synced to the music so you kind of have to buy the music track when you find a video template you like and they don’t include those in the music tracks that come as part of the annual fee! 😤
Congratulations on the job 💖🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏽👏🏽
Despite what you say about the video, I FEEL SO PUMPED UP AND HYPED 💪🏾💪🏾 it's as if I'll be working there too. They really are blessed to have you there. I hope you will carry the same energy and zeal there as you have been doing consistently here. Congrats, once again.
Thanks so much, that is super kind!
Glad you feel pumped, go take that energy and smash it out of the park and into next Tuesday! 🔥💪
Congratulations! 🎉
You're doing a very important job with accessibility and inclusion (not sarcasm) and I hope you'll need to play the game a little less now 👍
All the luck and thanks for the giggles 😂
Hehe thanks Valeria! ❤
Template and after effects, got it on envato elements (but had to pay for the sound track!)
Thanks so much...deserved is a little strong though 😜🤣
Sorry I am being silly, I don’t take compliments well I prefer being insulted / a “ribbing”. Out of fun of course!
Ignore me, sarcasm doesn’t translate well into text 🤣
Much better! 🤣
Thanks bud! ❤
Congrats!
Thanks Thomas! ❤
Oh and THIS IS A BADASS TRAILER
Haha thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Hopefully it met with the "over the top" brief I set myself 🤣
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An interesting direction and I'm sure you'll be making some very interesting content! It'll be interesting reading your work and not bracing myself for "the torrent"!! Perhaps it will be like your favourite stand up comedian taking the early evening slot on TV.
youtube.com/watch?v=WTzM3NnjUuw
haha somehow I have never heard that!
Hopefully my "transformation" won't be so extreme, I am sure I will slip a couple of swear words in there! 🤣
lol I thought Your devto account was an organization instead of individual content creator
No just little old me! There is a company I am building (InHu) but it will take time as it is massive! All will become clear in a few weeks when the site, marketing etc. All comes online! 😃
all the best 👍 for your dreams buddy
"The only developer related product not aquired by Microsoft"
haha! Good choice!
So, how do they make money though?
"The only developer related product not aquired by Microsoft - yet."
Advertising is one revenue stream, they have ads every once in a while in the feed. I am sure once I start there I will learn of other revenue streams (or future revenue streams) I am not aware of though!
I could make a cube in blender 😜…always wanted to learn it, perhaps something to learn this year!
Congrats and wish you all the best! Also, that video needs a lot more work to be over the top enough :P
Thank you ❤
🤣 I tried...what is it missing? 3D next time perhaps? 😋
VR face reveal!
Haha, should be straight forward...buy a 3d laser scanner, learn how to use it, map my face, learn how to manipulate 3d models, learn how the metaverse works, upload my avatar!
I will have it up around 2024 🤣
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