Advice to Young People, the Lies I Tell Myself (2024) | Hacker News

A 2024 Hacker News post titled 'Advice to Young People, the Lies I Tell Myself' shares career advice and personal reflections.

Commenters reported mixed hiring experiences: many found jobs via cold applications while others relied on personal connections.

An immigrant commenter said they face extra barriers and fewer referrals when job searching.

The thread includes an experiment mention about luck and trust, and practical tips like asking for LinkedIn referrals for big tech roles.