[rails-oceania] [JOB] Developer Lead / Manager - Up to $135,000 - Melbourne CBD

2013-01-13 Thread Ashley Pettit
the team and doing 75% hands-on development. If your interested just drop me a line at apet...@bkit.com.au or give me a buzz anytime 0404 590 975. Trust me I keep things 150% confidential if you're still in work. Thanks guys, Ashley Pettit -- You received this message because you

[rails-oceania] Re: NZ Rails dev seeking Melbourne employment from May 2013

2013-03-11 Thread Ashley Pettit
Hi Brett, I'd be keen on having a chat. :). I just shot you a mail but in-case you don't get it I'm at ash...@digital380.com.au On Tuesday, 5 March 2013 19:00:07 UTC+11, Brett Wilkins wrote: Hi all, I'm Brett Wilkins, a Rails dev currently living in Wellington, NZ. I'll be moving to

[rails-oceania] [JOB] - Mid or Senior Ruby on Rails Developer - Classified Ad Ventures - Melbourne CBD - Up to $120,000

2013-03-12 Thread Ashley Pettit
of passionate rubists based in a funky office in the CBD. Looking right now for 2 passionate developers to come on board and help build great solutions! If you'd like a job description or for a coffee/chat please do give me (Ashley Pettit) a bell on 0404 590 975 or drop me a line at ash...@digital380

[rails-oceania] Re: How to calculate an hourly, contractual rate

2013-03-14 Thread Ashley Pettit
Hey guys, People are often just plainly asking me what they should charge. Here's my two cents for contracts 3 months and 40 hrs /week. Mid-level developer ~$400 day. Senior-level ~$600 day. As Nick said if you want more you need to have to really think about the business. How to improve

Re: [rails-oceania] Re: How to calculate an hourly, contractual rate

2013-03-17 Thread Ashley Pettit
$400 day for someone mid level (~2-3 years by my loose definition) is pretty rocking stuff in my opinion. Most of my friends are around 24 years old and I can't quite say any of them earn anything near this! (Again disclaimer *you may definitely be worth it* I don't know) I'm talking these

[rails-oceania] Re: How to calculate an hourly, contractual rate

2013-03-18 Thread Ashley Pettit
Well maybe then the difference is moreso in our definition of Mid or Senior! I think it's probably the companies I work with. They usually have very young environments which has set my views on the norm in regards to both rates and seniority levels. -- You received this message because you

[rails-oceania] Helping Junior Rubists Find Work

2013-05-02 Thread Ashley Pettit
Hi Guys, I've noticed a bit of a problem with the ruby community and I wanted to voice my concerns. Firstly let me say the ruby community is great. Full of passionate people who love what they do and 9 times out of 10 something built in ruby is better than something not purely because the

[rails-oceania] [JOB] Teacher - Ruby on Rails

2013-06-16 Thread Ashley Pettit
Hi Everyone, A contact of mine is looking to expand a web development training course to the Melbourne market. The course is currently successful in Sydney and we're hoping to duplicate the success here. The course teaches students to code over an intensive 10-12 week course and aims to

[rails-oceania] Re: Feedback please! - RubyJobs

2015-08-23 Thread Ashley Pettit
http://melbournerubyjobs.com/ However, I've also getting a new domain for non-Melbourne based roles. On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 2:20:22 PM UTC+10, Ashley Pettit wrote: Hey Guys, If you could I'd love any feedback on RubyJobs! I'm getting a very unexpected amount of traffic but it's

[rails-oceania] Re: Anyone have a mac laptop for sale or borrow?

2015-08-23 Thread Ashley Pettit
Hello! I am also in the market for a Mac if anyone has one for sale :). On Monday, July 27, 2015 at 1:01:55 PM UTC+10, Robyn Stanley wrote: Hey all, I usually go to the Dev Hubs but now I find myself without a laptop ... Before I go running around like a headless chook trying to find one

[rails-oceania] Feedback please! - RubyJobs

2015-08-23 Thread Ashley Pettit
Hey Guys, If you could I'd love any feedback on RubyJobs! I'm getting a very unexpected amount of traffic but it's obviously not finished... *Just so you know the problems I thought of and hence why I wanted to build something. * - You've probably already all noticed that you get

[rails-oceania] [JOB] Flippa (Part of the Sitepoint Group) - Seeking a Ruby Development Manager or Ruby Development Lead - Melbourne - Inner Suburbs ($160-185,000 Package)

2015-07-15 Thread Ashley Pettit
Hello all, Flippa is seeking 3 developers and we'd love to hear from you! We are seeking a Team Leader or Manager, a Senior Web Developer and a Front-End developer. *About Flippa* Flippa is the world’s leading online marketplace for buying and selling websites, and we’re growing fast. We’ve

Re: [rails-oceania] Re: Feedback please! - RubyJobs

2015-08-25 Thread Ashley Pettit
, looking forward to seeing where it goes. Chris On Monday, 24 August 2015 16:05:10 UTC+10, Ashley Pettit wrote: Thanks for feedback :). On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 2:49:45 PM UTC+10, thekindofme wrote: This is probably very subjective feedback. But I find the layout too 'in-your-face

[rails-oceania] [Melbourne CBD] - Interactive Networking Event - 'Interactive Beers' - 29th of October 7PM

2015-10-23 Thread Ashley Pettit
Hello Everyone, Apologies if you'd already been invited but I wanted to post a more formal invitation to Interactive Beers on a public forum for people who may be interested. Interactive Beers is *not about promotion, speeches etc...* It's about *networking with like minded fun people* who

[rails-oceania] Re: Auckland Developer looking for a position

2015-08-27 Thread Ashley Pettit
Hey Vinicius, I work for JDP. I'd love to help out if you'd like. Just shoot me an email and we can skype if you like. If nothing else I can give you some advice :). a...@justdigitalpeople.com.au On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 12:37:11 AM UTC+10, Vini Bol wrote: Hi All. I’ve been

Re: [rails-oceania] Re: Feedback please! - RubyJobs

2015-08-27 Thread Ashley Pettit
Hey Chris! I noticed I missed one of your main points! I'll make one a mailing list signup! As a recruiter we nearly always know who's hiring :). There's a lot that don't come to ruby Melb or use these forums. I've gotta be a touch careful I don't totally put myself out of work thou! :P I'm

[rails-oceania] Re: Feedback please! - RubyJobs

2015-08-31 Thread Ashley Pettit
the market will become too top heavy with fewer prospects to lead/mentor etc... (Just a side note :P) On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 2:20:22 PM UTC+10, Ashley Pettit wrote: > > Hey Guys, > > If you could I'd love any feedback on RubyJobs! I'm getting a very > unexpected amount of t

[rails-oceania] Re: Will a Computer Science Degree make me a better programmer?

2015-09-02 Thread Ashley Pettit
I'd recommend either a) GA - 3 month intensive course OR b) Rails on the beach - 3 month course in bail at a resort! c) Starting with Code-academy / Learn-able etc... Online courses. They aren't expensive. On Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 2:28:49 PM UTC+10, ca...@bitgirl101.com wrote: > > I

[rails-oceania] Re: Feedback please! - RubyJobs

2015-09-04 Thread Ashley Pettit
they are applying too rather than >"Great online business with an amazing team" > > Other note is companies aren't hiring enough juniors! If you can promote > your company to hire a grad! Otherwise the market will become too top heavy > with fewer prospects to lead/mento

[rails-oceania] Re: Feedback please! - RubyJobs

2015-09-14 Thread Ashley Pettit
Hello all, Just a quick one. Go-live date for RubyJobs will be in ~2 months and I'm excited! #Bigkev ::P. (Thankyou everyone for any help. Vini for ideas and Rod for development work) - Information here

[rails-oceania] Mailing List - Ready for Melbourne

2015-09-22 Thread Ashley Pettit
Hey Guys, I'm mindful I've been spamming the list lately. Last one for me for a while! *Just wanted to say the mailing list is ready to go:* - If you'd like to sign up for jobs just hit the site (You'll just get a digest of who's hiring actively - Also I'm building filters so soon you'll

[rails-oceania] Re: Rails Camp 19 - Driving from Melbourne to Adelaide

2016-06-07 Thread Ashley Pettit
Sounds like a good idea to rideshare. I'm in :). I'm just buying my ticket now On Monday, 6 June 2016 21:52:32 UTC+10, Anton Katunin wrote: > > Is anybody driving to the next Rails Camp? > > I'll be driving from Melbourne and looking for anyone who wants to join > me. Can take 2-3 people. > --

[rails-oceania] Re: Feedback please! - RubyJobs

2016-02-03 Thread Ashley Pettit
y tips on better OO styles - please do post feedback! 4 - Thanks for reading! You guys are awesome!! On Monday, 24 August 2015 14:20:22 UTC+10, Ashley Pettit wrote: > > Hey Guys, > > If you could I'd love any feedback on RubyJobs! I'm getting a very > unexpected amount of traff

[rails-oceania] Re: Talk in April

2016-04-12 Thread Ashley Pettit
I think it may but it's a very interesting topic! All 3 get my vote! :P On Saturday, 9 April 2016 23:56:23 UTC+10, Gerard (I wish email had revisions) Caulfield wrote: > > I suspect your talk might be a bit too controversial and cause a lot of > drama. It will likely end up dividing a lot of

[rails-oceania] Re: [Melbourne] Ruby Meetup, Wednesday April 27th

2016-04-28 Thread Ashley Pettit
Thanks for your talk on hiring juniors Ryan. Totally agree it's in the best interests of the community. It may have a short-term cost but will pay off in the long run. I can definitely attest that there are some good developers coming out of GA. Sure like me they are junior yet given time

[rails-oceania] [Looking for full-time work] - Junior Web Developer

2016-05-19 Thread Ashley Pettit
be no problem. I come with my own nicely configured Mac, a setup ready to start coding and a nice friendly smile :). Check me out on github here <https://github.com/Ashley-Pettit> or LinkedIn here <https://au.linkedin.com/in/aspettit>. I'm working on rebuilding RubyJobs, making an