I would not recommend using expo. It's a huge stack of dependencies that will create conflicts when upgrading or using other packages (already problematic with pure RN). Maybe it's better now, but when I started with RN 4 years ago the Android issues were constant. Just use RN ejected, and you can still bring in expo packages as needed.
"Over the past 10 years I've had multiple contracts where I billed my client 40hrs a week, though the work only took me perhaps an hour a day..." - how is that honest and ethical? I freelance and bill hourly, if I work one hour then I bill one hour. Just because the client is happy doesn't mean they should be overpaying. Maybe you're talking about a retainer situation?
I freelance full time. Sign up for TopTal or Gun.io - if you're good you'll get work immediately. The rate is up to you but likely somewhere between $50-$100/hr. I'm on both platforms and see jobs every week for React. Some are full time, others are 10-20hrs / week. You can even continue on the side once you get a full time job. I get LinkedIn recruiter messages every week and most of the time the rates are terrible, so haven't had much luck there. HN seeking freelancer also has contract / part time gigs occasionally.
I started with it a long time ago and spent a lot of time learning the rack and tools, instruments. And it's worked well for me so I stick with it. I've used Digital Performer, Logic and Studio One and just never found them to be significantly better.
I've used Reason since 2001. For a while I had a desktop PC for DAW stuff, and I mostly ran Cubase w Reason w Motu 828 MK2. Cubase + windows bugs drove me crazy. Once Reason supported audio I ditched Cubase and went onto Mac OS. I would highly recommend Reason as I think they have the best overall offering plus the quality is amazing - almost never encountered a bug or issue when using it. There are a lot of options these days so it kinda depends on what you want to do.
I've tried a lot of options to improve my sleep. What worked for me:
- regular exercise in general but morning really works best for me and I would say avoid late afternoon / after work because your body will be too energized for sleep.
- reduce caffeine intake. you can listen to Michael Pollan talk about his research for his caffeine book, where he stopped cold turkey and his sleep improved dramatically.
- regular, consistent sleep hours
- white noise if it helps, I use a diffuser (as mentioned Lavender is very good for sleep and diffuser)
- CBD / THC. YMMV. I vape a 1/1 cbd thc plant strain and it def helps me sleep. I smoke late afternoon otherwise it can actually work against sleep if you go to bed buzzed. requires a bit of experimentation...
- natural teas that help with sleep - Lemon Balm, Chamomile and Valerian. can be combined or separate. the only problem is that you may have to pee during the night if you drink these before bed. if you are in the UK you can also try this tablet
I have zero evidence that it's recommended or out performs your scenario. I do have one data point of it working well for me, so I'm planning on doing it again.
I did a fair amount of technical analysis trying to learn day trading a few years ago. I've also bought and sold stocks based on fundamentals, trends or hunches. I lost money and I made money. The best returns I had were from buying stocks in 2008/2009 during the crash (duh) and holding.
My approach now for long term investing is to auto invest monthly into 5-6 index funds w low fees, aka Bogelheads. Simple, low stress. Dollar cost average on auto-pilot.
Also, set aside a nice chunk of cash to invest during the next crash.
"Attempts to limit competition are treated as inimical to liberty. Tax and regulation should be minimised, public services should be privatised. The organisation of labour and collective bargaining by trade unions are portrayed as market distortions that impede the formation of a natural hierarchy of winners and losers. Inequality is recast as virtuous: a reward for utility and a generator of wealth, which trickles down to enrich everyone. Efforts to create a more equal society are both counterproductive and morally corrosive. The market ensures that everyone gets what they deserve."
How is this a problem of the left when it's also the agenda of the right?? The only difference is the left pretends to care more about social issues. And far left candidates like Bernie oppose most of these ideologies, so I still don't get how it's a "left" problem.
I'm from the good 'ol USA - been here for 6 years. My partner is Czech so it was easy for me to get a visa and then permanent residence. If you are coming here without a Czech partner and no job you need to consider how you'll get a Visa to stay - if you are Schengen then it's not an issue.
I'm in Prague but not Czech. Tech scene here is strong. Good technical schools and almost all of the major players have offices here - Microsoft (Skype team), SAP, AWS, Google. A lot of startups too and a few game studios. If you're a Senior dev you can expect to make at most about 60-80k USD / year, more typically 50-60k. Managers can make more but no one makes Amazon USA type salaries here.
I work remote freelance for US companies and charge USD, so that could be an option too if you are coming from there. Not sure what you define as "interesting or cool" for work but I would imagine you can find it.
I recently got work by responding to a post in the HN who's hiring / looking for freelancers monthly thread. When I need a project I always look there, as well as the other usual places. Also try TopTal or Gun.io. They are probably the best freelance platforms with real projects and clients who pay market rates (or close to it). Upwork is garbage...
I'm also reading Voss's book and watched most of his Masterclass. You probably just need more time on task, which is the problem with learning a lot of things. Most of us negotiate job offers, salary, hotel upgrades, etc infrequently. One thing that works is not giving a fuck and be willing to walk away. For example, buying a car - in that specific scenario you have a ton of leverage.
Could be a good product idea - negotiation practice sessions as a service...
agreed - I donate a percentage of my monthly income to 4 or 5 charities. every few years I pick new charities or orgs to donate to. Kiva is one that I have been donating to for years, and now I don't donate anymore and just reinvest my payments.
I'm curious why you are miserable? I live in Prague and visit Germany 3-4 times a year and really enjoy it. Better food at restaurants and much better selection of food in the stores. However, I am not paying German taxes, health care or rent so I don't know much about actually living there.
This is another issue I have with it - if I forget a pwd for a site (or lose my paper) I can reset it assuming I have access to my email. If I forget a master pwd I'm f'd.