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Are there any companies that offer remote video game QA testing positions?
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Hey guys! Let's start off with the fact that I'm 28 and have 0 video game development or software engineering experience. That being said I'm doing my best to pursue my career change in software development or video game development. However, if finding a video game testing opportunity beneficial enough perhaps i'd stay in that field as I'm still learning new codes. html, java, python, c++, etc. I'm desperate to find a job while learning the development process. I should also add that I lost the ability to drive so driving to a video game company is out of the option and hours away. I have a microphone, camera, a nice computer, and proper work room and space. That being said I really need to get my foot in the door even if it's only 5 or 10 bucks an hour to start learning the development process would be a blessing! It seems any time I look on google it's either a fake job or I need 1+ year of testing experience.
Edit: Also adding I am a continuously self taught programmer who is in the very beginning stages of learning. I'm using codecademy freecodecamp and others for research. I've also been a gamer since I can remember so the passion is high!
Top Comment: You should be able to find those jobs on Google (or indeed or LinkedIn or whatever) fine. Bigger studios go through a lot of QA people, the issue will be remote. Even post-pandemic, much of the in-house QA is experienced and senior or on-site since so much of the remote junior work is outsourced overseas. Look at all job postings as a wishlist, not hard requirements. You can apply for something that says 1 year of experience anyway if you have a good reason why you can do the game. Your coding isn't relevant, it's about your attention to detail, ability to generate well-written bug reports and repro steps, and your work ethic. Don't mention being desperate. You should also consider looking for non-gaming software testing positions. They can be a bit easier to come by, aren't in as high demand, and will make your resume look a lot better when it comes to applying for game jobs later. Beyond that, your ease at getting these jobs will depend on where you are (not every studio has the payroll infrastructure to pay people in every state and certainly not out of country) and what your work experience for the past 7-10 years has been.
Reddit should offer the ability to watch video ads in support of charitable causes.
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For example, let's say I'm scrolling through reddit and up pops an ad spot. Instead of seeing a typical reddit commercial advertisement, I see a charity ad for Timmy, a nine year old child in my hometown, is fighting cancer and needs help. Below the picture of Timmy and his story, I have two options. Donate or Watch. So I can either donate cash to Timmy or I can watch a series of advertisements where most of the ad revenue goes to Timmy. Thus, Timmy gets help and advertisers have consumers watching their ad which is associated with a charitable cause. Consumers would be happier watching a video ad if they knew it was in support of a charitable cause versus a regular advertisement. And people would be more likely to donate to a charitable cause if they could donate a small amount of time watching ads versus money.
It's absolutely criminal charitable websites like GoFundMe do not offer this option. I dont know why they dont.
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I like this idea a lot- I think the challenge is ads are a primary source of revenue for a lot of content publishing websites like Reddit, how would this option fulfill that need? How would Timmy's family be able to afford creating and sharing ads enough for it to be worth it to them? Maybe the ad is partnered with another brand?
Does Coursera’s Subscription Offer a Lifetime Video Access?
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Greetings.
Pardon me if this question has been asked before, but I am unable to find any definite answer to this question (even on the Coursera itself).
I would like to take a specialization program, but it seems like I need to have a Coursera Plus subscription. The question is, do you still have an access to the videos even after you have complete the program and cancel the Coursera Plus subscription?
Thank you.
PS: Could someone clarify whether taking the specialization program subscription is the same as Coursera Plus subscription? They have different pricing. Furthermore, I prefer to “buy” the courses rather than making a subscription, but I can’t find any option to do that.
Top Comment: The answer is no. When you cancel, you keep certificates but lose access to the courses. If you resubscribe, you will regain access to those courses along with the progress you have made. Coursera Plus allows you to take majority of Specializations on the platform (no additional fees.) Some course providers are not covered by Plus, like University of Virginia and IBM, which is why their course pages will show that their lessons are $39 or 49/month to access. You can't buy individual courses.
Video Editor In Need of Work! (+SPECIAL OFFER) [Work Needed]
Main Post: Video Editor In Need of Work! (+SPECIAL OFFER) [Work Needed]
5 young men lured by fake job offer video kaotic cartel kills 5 twitter
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VLC media player will soon offer AI-generated subtitles in multiple languages
Main Post: VLC media player will soon offer AI-generated subtitles in multiple languages
Top Comment: An example of a useful AI feature in software!
Should I take this sponsorship offer ?
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Hello everyone.
I am a small Youtuber with 6,8k subs and I recently got monetized (today actually). My niche is coding, computer science... I don't post very often though - once a month. I focus on getting high quality video ideas, scripts and spend a lot of time editing.
I only have 6 videos on my channel. The average view per videos is 20k. The highest has 54k and the lowest only 2k but the rest is quite even.
A very well known web hosting service reached out with this offer and I don't know if I'm getting screwed or not:
60% commission for all 12 months subscription from my affiliate link
- 10% coupon code to help converting clicks
- Free access to their service to prepare my video (duh)
No payment upfront, no payment based on views...
I just got monetized, I haven't made any profit yet so I'm really tempted to take it. Besides, I am from a third-world country so even if I get $500 from that it would be INSANE compared to most of you out here.
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Always go for at least some sort of base pay imo