Hacker News: chad_strategic

New comment by chad_strategic in "LinkedIn is searching your browser extensions"

chad_strategic — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:29:15 +0000

I run ad blockers and pihole, does that help?

New comment by chad_strategic in "My MacBook keyboard is broken and it's insanely expensive to fix"

chad_strategic — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:33:45 +0000

Your argument is valid.

However; this particular laptop I am using right now is a used Dell and runs on linux.

My main computer, I built by myself.

But yes I use AWS, google etc. I just try to use less :)

New comment by chad_strategic in "Don't become an engineering manager"

chad_strategic — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:47:09 +0000

In all honesty, I don't think I have met one dev that could be a manager.

Also from my perspective, the article doesn't make any sense.

New comment by chad_strategic in "Ask HN: Is there anyone here who still uses slide rules?"

chad_strategic — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:33:37 +0000

In 1995 I used slide rules in Fort Sill, Ok. Haven't used them since.

New comment by chad_strategic in "Microsoft forced me to switch to Linux"

chad_strategic — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:19:06 +0000

Ubuntu since 2011

Now if only "Linux" would make a good phone.

New comment by chad_strategic in "Microsoft forced me to switch to Linux"

chad_strategic — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:17:59 +0000

Ubuntu since 2012

New comment by chad_strategic in "Eat Real Food"

chad_strategic — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:10:35 +0000

We should trust our government to make the right decision for our health.

New comment by chad_strategic in "Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban"

chad_strategic — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:51:40 +0000

Validating your comment.

Freakonomics did a podcast about what you are describing.

https://freakonomics.com/podcast/are-you-caught-in-a-social-...

New comment by chad_strategic in "Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban"

chad_strategic — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:39:12 +0000

Holy Kimchi on a Popsicle Stick!

I feel validated!

Bless you the holy spirit of Bad Religion.

New comment by chad_strategic in "AI not affecting job market much so far, New York Fed says"

chad_strategic — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:27:04 +0000

The same people who didn't see the financial crisis of 2008.

New comment by chad_strategic in "Live coding interviews measure stress, not coding skills"

chad_strategic — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:18:34 +0000

This debate comes up every month.

I have been working in code for over 12 years. (self.taught(php,python))

I refused to take these types of tests. (yet I have no problem writing profitable financial algorithms) Hence I went to the management side.

I will be hiring some developers soon, I will be looking for desire to work, personality and previous verifiable experience. I will also ask if they believe Kim Jung Un is fat.

At my previous job, I didn't get a chance to hire people they were sent to me. It was my job to ensure they were trained and a team player. I would like to thank the Marine Corps for 20 years of experience.

New comment by chad_strategic in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (March 2025)"

chad_strategic — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:08:59 +0000

Location: Denver / Remote

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: PHP/MySql/Laravel turned Fractional CTO / Engineer Manager / Project Manager

Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xel2IR8h43Y4a7DVN1H4ueIY... & https://www.strategic-options.com/insight/2024/01/19/decodin...

Email: mr(.)chad(.)humphrey@gmail.com

New comment by chad_strategic in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (July 2024)"

chad_strategic — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:26:45 +0000

  Location: Denver / Remote
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No 
  Technologies: PHP/MySql/Laravel turned Fractional CTO / Engineer Manager / Project Manager

  Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xel2IR8h43Y4a7DVN1H4ueIYHYFV-XcgXWD2F1Mifi4/edit?usp=sharing  & https://www.strategic-options.com/insight/2024/01/19/decoding-chaos-close-air-support-can-save-your-day-and-your-deadlines/

  Email: mr(.)chad(.)humphrey@gmail.com

New comment by chad_strategic in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2024)"

chad_strategic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:53:36 +0000

  Location: Denver / Remote
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No 
  Technologies: PHP/MySql/Laravel turned Fractional CTO / Engineer Manager / Project Manager

  Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xel2IR8h43Y4a7DVN1H4ueIYHYFV-XcgXWD2F1Mifi4/edit?usp=sharing  & https://www.strategic-options.com/insight/2024/01/19/decoding-chaos-close-air-support-can-save-your-day-and-your-deadlines/

  Email: mr(.)chad(.)humphrey@gmail.com

New comment by chad_strategic in "Recruiters are going analog to fight the AI application overload"

chad_strategic — Sun, 05 May 2024 19:33:37 +0000

Out of pure frustration, I have written code to do this.

New comment by chad_strategic in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2024)"

chad_strategic — Thu, 02 May 2024 03:54:30 +0000

  Location: Denver / Remote
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No 
  Technologies: PHP/MySql/Laravel turned Fractional CTO / Engineer Manager / Project Manager

  Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xel2IR8h43Y4a7DVN1H4ueIYHYFV-XcgXWD2F1Mifi4/edit?usp=sharing  & https://www.strategic-options.com/insight/2024/01/19/decoding-chaos-close-air-support-can-save-your-day-and-your-deadlines/

  Email: mr(.)chad(.)humphrey@gmail.com

New comment by chad_strategic in "You won't find a technical co-founder"

chad_strategic — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:26:55 +0000

Completely disagree.

https://www.strategic-options.com/insight/2024/04/02/believe...

New comment by chad_strategic in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (April 2024)"

chad_strategic — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:37:03 +0000

SEEKING WORK | Location: Denver | Remote

Sr. Full Stack Developer / Software Engineer Manager

Languages: PHP, Frameworks = Laravel/Vue.js MySql

Resume: https://www.strategic-options.com/chads_resume.html

Email: mr(.)chad(.)humphrey@gmail.com

New comment by chad_strategic in "Show HN: Creating custom coloring pages from photos. Great for parents/teachers"

chad_strategic — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:38:31 +0000

On a positive note. I have fond memories of my wife and son coloring at the dining room table during the pandemic. I look forward to trying this out.

New comment by chad_strategic in "TikTok users bombard Congressional offices over bill that could ban app"

chad_strategic — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:49:40 +0000

Last time I checked you can't access X or facebook in China?

The government shouldn't tell us what to do... but then again I wound't using the Chinese tracking device called TikTok. (or facebook/X)