Joel Dean
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The new ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode can talk in Patois really well 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
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I just canceled my NY Times subscription. It took 20 minutes because I had to chat with or call their team. Their support rep kept upselling me on options instead of just outright canceling the subscription. Now I see why they don't want to make it a button in the app.
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Wow. Bard just converted a screenshot to code.
This is so next level 🔥🔥🔥
Looking forward to these multimodal capabilities in ChatGPT.
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That moment when you buy two copies of the paper because you were featured 😂😂😂😂😂
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The amount of anxiety you feel on Sunday afternoons is a telltale sign of whether or not you chose the correct career.
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A Lamborghini and Ferrari parked beside each other....unplanned...in Jamaica🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
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Today I’m happy to announce that another Jamaican
@romarioraff
has joined the
@wordpressdotcom
team as a Software Engineer, building software that powers millions of websites across the world. I’m really proud of all the hard work Romario has put in to seize this opportunity 🇯🇲
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I have BIG NEWS to share! I have joined the team that powers
@wordpressdotcom
as a Software Engineer. Met the CEO today.
I'm really grateful for the opportunity to be apart of a team helping to power over 75 million websites with a global reach of close to a BILLION people🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
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I am really proud that I was awarded the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Science & Technology by
@AndrewHolnessJM
. This award means the world because I have faced so many adversities that felt insurmountable and I am happy I was able to overcome them!
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Remote work has been my ticket to a better life while living in a developing country. The internet has definitely been one of the greatest equalizers in the history of mankind.
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@DuncanAdley
Happens in Big Tech all the time. Teams favor Promotion Driven Development instead of actually shipping useful features for customers.
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You're more likely to overwork than underwork while working remotely, so don't accept a salary decrease just because you work from home.
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Did you know that all the info about building apps like Tik Tok, WhatsApp and Facebook is freely available on the internet? I stayed in Mandeville, Jamaica learning and building with these very concepts. In college, Google & Facebook reached out to me with job offers as a result.
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At 23 I got my first remote job as a Mobile Software Engineer.
A particular local bank didn't want to open a US bank account for me.
They thought I was a scammer. 😔
Here's the crazy story of how it went down in the thread below 🧵🧵🧵
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Taxi almost slammed in my car on Washington boulevard today. I would build an app for the government for FREE just so citizens could share footage of their behavior and get them prosecuted. This needs to stop.
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Can’t code or design?
No problem.
Here are 10 FREE apps/websites that will save or make you HUNDREDS of USD dollars and transform your business.
Fun fact: I actually help to build one of them 🔥
Check them out! 🧵
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Folks in Kingston: Keep an eye on windshield wipers as they now have keys in their hands to mark your vehicle when you don't pay them.
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As someone who eats 4-6 eggs each morning I couldn't help but to get an egg cooker that boils them to perfection and beeps when it is done.
Best $15 I have ever spent 😂😂😂
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Merry Christmas everyone.
Prepping our table for Christmas dinner 🎄🎄🎄🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
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I have gotten a few requests to share some websites that advertise remote roles.
Here are 15 websites that you can start with if you are interested:
1. remoteok .io
2. remotive .io
3. triplebyte .com
4. workingnomads .co
5. flexjobs .com
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Doing Spanish on Duolingo and being immersed is two totally different things. Landed in Dom Rep today and I have no idea what anybody is saying 😂😂😂😂
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Sitting too much is bad for one's health which is why I try to utilize my standing desk as much as I can so I am not seated for 8 hours each day while working. Are there any standing desk users out there who have benefited from its usage? I wonder if I need a walking treadmill 🤔
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While at
@TeaTreeCreperie
my omlette came cold 🥶 and when I told them they remade it from scratch with no issues whatsoever👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿Most places I would get a "we are sorry about that sir" and no action. Good customer service has to be celebrated in Jamaica 😄
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In Jamaica when the road is blocked folks create additional lanes to block it even more 🤷🏾♂️
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In the same rooms as the CEOs of Microsoft and Salesforce right now.
Two of the most powerful companies in the world.
Grateful 🙏🏾
The journey continues 🇯🇲
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Bwoy Mandeville just lame suh. Big big friday night and not even likkle traffic fi stuck inna.
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Hi everyone I will be on
@Smilejamtvj
at 6:50AM tomorrow morning talking about my journey into working remotely from Jamaica and how others can upskill themselves to take advantage of all the remote tech opportunities that are present amidst our current climate. Please tune in🙏
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One of my favorite things about ChatGPT Plus while working is leveraging Whisper where I can talk in Jamaican Patois via audio uploads and I get expert level Android and Architecture recommendations in Patois 🇯🇲
Also ChatGPT called me bredda 😂😂😂😂
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Technology can be our catalyst for economic growth. The field affords exponential growth and earning opportunities without degrees. When I got these job offers from Google & Facebook it was primarily based on the projects I built and shared online. Not my degree or certifications
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Note to self: The way you handle disagreements reveals your level of maturity.
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On the plane right now to come back home and see this and feel like no bother 😩😩😩
This man was threatening passengers and preventing children from going to school and ppl to work …arrested by the police … public outrage and his behavior was rewarded?! Handing him a weapon and making a joke about it?
For likes on social media ?! Where do we draw the line ?!
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Standard serving size of rice = 1/2 - 1 cup
Jamaican restaurants = 3 - 4 cups
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I am happy to announce that I have been nominated for the Prime Minister's Youth Awards for Excellence in Science and Technology. I am being recognized for my contributions to
@WordPress
@gdg
@GlobalShapers
Winners will be announced on TVJ on Sunday 13th of December! Tune In 🇯🇲
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When you’re looking for a job:
Your resume is the most important document you'll need.
It needs to be perfect.
Lucky for you, there are tons of websites offering FREE resume templates.
Here are my top 12 picks 🧵
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Some mental health issues can be alleviated by earning more money.
Sometimes all you need are additional resources so you can leave a negative or unsatisfying situation.
I have found that every time I have moved in the last few years, my mental health has drastically improved.
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It is actually cheaper to fly to the USA and pick up my Pixel 7 Pro than to ship to Jamaica due to customs duties and fees.
Being a Mobile Software Engineer here is tough.
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Jamaican businesses must be allergic to cash.
So many contact numbers of various businesses go unanswered.
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You don't need to be a developer to create & profit from the tech industry.
Here are 10 high-paid jobs that can pay you up to $10,000 USD/month without writing a line of code.
(And the best part is: you can start learning them all today):
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Technology is truly going to transform Jamaica for the better. We have some of the most talented entrepreneurs & creatives on the planet. We just need to create a framework for mobilizing and exporting this talent from the high school & university level.
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There isn’t one reliable internet provider in Jamaica that can give me a consistent connection so I can get my coding done. Imagine paying for a 200MB service from
@DIGICELJamaica
that chips out several times per day in our CAPITAL city. A national disgrace.
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I will be sharing the 10 guiding principles I utilized to level up from being a Junior Developer of an app with 250 users to a Senior Software Engineer powering apps with over 100 million downloads.
This comprehensive thread dives into the details 🧵
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Join us on All Angles tonight at 8:30PM as we discuss data breaches and data security in the context of businesses and citizens as we move towards the full roll out of the Data Protection Act.
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So true. I want to ship in mobile devices for app development and I have had to be holding off for months because I can't travel to bring them in. It's a sad state of affairs. I know taxes have to be collected but the markup on digital products for creatives is impractical.
Sir
@AndrewHolnessJM
, Mark my words...
@jacustoms
WILL be the reason young people will want to leave Jamaica, especially as the Digital age progresses. We cannot afford to build an environment that will motivate and maximise productivity because we cannot afford the customs tax.
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I have been working remotely for six years now, and in that time I have worked for companies located in several US states.
These companies ranged in size from 6 to 2000 employees.
Here's what I've learned about remote work during this time:
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Did you know that you don't need a university degree to become a software engineer?
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My wife
@ayanamdean
performing Never Enough at the Lasco Fiancial Services Agent Awards Ceremony. Take a listen 🎶🎶🎶
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Mandeville/country life :
Pros : no traffic, cheaper rent, clean air
Cons : low crime rate but you might still end up dying from boredom.
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One of the shots I just took with my drone from Stony Hill. ❤️Jamaica 🇯🇲
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Looking forward to this show! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Plane left Sangster International Airport / Montego Bay in 2013 and landed in NYC in 2018. Pretty cool story line if you ask me,
Really hoping some real Jamaican accents were used in production!
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Starting my days at 4am is the ultimate productivity hack 😄 No notifications or distractions for at least 4-5 hours. Best time to get focused work done 👌🏾
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I was writing an algorithm and for two hours, a stubborn error was masterfully evading me. Decided to take a breather, and had a wonderful dinner with the family.
Coming back refreshed, I nailed the issue in just 10 minutes.
Note to self: The clarity that a well-timed break
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The main lesson I learned from this experience is Jamaica isn't a real place 😩😩😩
On a serious note, the experience was totally understandable. There is a lot of money laundering taking place so banks have taken these security measures to verify the source of funds.
The end.
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Intermittent fasting ( 18 - 20 hour fasts) + 1 gallon of water daily = ultimate fat burning combo. Wanna lose weight? Limit eating window/calorie intake to 4-6 hours each day. Lost 12lbs in like two weeks and maintained muscle mass and training efficiency💪🏿
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The Pixel 4 has a radar sensor. First in a smartphone!!!!! MotionSense is the ability to interact with the phone in different ways using motion
#madebygoogle
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I was called satellite dish ears because my ears are big. In prep school a dude literally shouted a different channel every time he saw me.
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At the time, I wasn’t able to take advantage of these opportunities due to rigorous visa process but now the entire world has shifted to remote work so creatives learning these skills can stay right at home while growing their careers in the virtual/digital ecosystem.
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Peeps with
@ScotiabankJM
accounts be on the lookout for this phishing scam where you are sent a message saying your account is locked. The link in the message is a credentials stealing script🙏🏾
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Jamaica is in need of Smart Traffic Management Solutions. The current approach ain't cutting it.
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It is worth every penny to spend extra money on your immediate surroundings so that you can have high-quality experiences that bring you joy each day.
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Men, if you're feeling down or need a way to process your emotions and stressors in life, consider therapy as an option.
It has helped me tremendously over the years and I know it can help you too.
I don't know where I would be without therapy.
Here's why:
More below🧵
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1/ I am happy to announce that I am finally starting a Youtube channel! I will be sharing my journey as a Software Engineer / Tech Entrepreneur, my knowledge of fitness, mindfulness and so much more. My first video premieres this Sunday at 6PM. Thread 🧵
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Pretty much every family member that calls me starts by asking if I have bought a house as yet 😅 I actually enjoy renting. I get tired of seeing the same fixtures/space within two years and I like not having the responsibility of maintenance. Home ownership doesn't excite me.
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- Won 1MIL JMD in Digital Jam 2.0 mobile app competition with the Pothole Positioning System
- Was apart of a Jamaican delegation that went to Chile to observe their startup environment.
- Created a chart-topping Android library on Github.
- Secured my first job US coding job.
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I used to read a lot of self-improvement books, but I eventually realized that I was doing this as a way to procrastinate and avoid having to do the work required for self-improvement. Isn't that crazy?
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I know there might be someone wondering if therapy works and if it's worth it and I'm here to tell you that it totally is. It's not magic though, it requires dedication & commitment to do the assignments and sessions with a therapist each month to begin your transformation.
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It does for several professions especially in the field of technology.
1. I was able to 10x my last Jamaican salary by going into the US market.
2. When I migrate to the US I will be able to 20x - 30x my local salary.
running away from Jamaica ago really solve unu problems? think bout it
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You can be productive and have fun at the same time:
- Each day I manage an app with over 100 million downloads.
And I still:
- Workout
- Watch Netflix
- Practice Badminton
- Play My Nintendo Switch
- Spend Time With My Family
Here are my 10x productivity hacks:
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When your food order gets messed up
US fast-food worker : Apologizes profusely and gives you a free meal with the correct items.
Jamaican fast-food worker :Gets upset and gives alot of attitude. Tries to convince you they didn't mess up your order and you did something wrong😒
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Becoming wealthy is less about studying what causes riches.
It is more about unlearning habits that maintain poverty.
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Still can't get over how powerful programming is.
From my home in Kingston, Jamaica 🇯🇲, at a button's touch, I'm pushing code to millions of devices globally.
It's surreal.
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Just Salads on Phoenix Ave is doing the Lord's work. One of the best salads I've had in a while 😩
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Thank you for reading! If you enjoyed this read:
➤ leave a like
➤ retweet the first tweet
➤ feel free to follow me for more content like this in the future. 👍
At 23 I got my first remote job as a Mobile Software Engineer.
A particular local bank didn't want to open a US bank account for me.
They thought I was a scammer. 😔
Here's the crazy story of how it went down in the thread below 🧵🧵🧵
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Branch Manager: "I know this young man. He was just on the radio talking about his Pothole App. Open his bank account. He's legit. "
I breathe a sigh of relief.
My account was opened successfully.
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I plan to remain a student for the rest of my life because I firmly believe that there is always room for improvement.
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My wife is finally getting a chance to do what she loves. Here’s her latest YouTube video where she gives a tour of our home and shares upcoming plans to update our living space 😄
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I can assure you that as soon as you start taking your life more seriously, you will lose many friends.
When this happens:
Relax.
More good things are on the way.
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I’m not saying degrees aren’t important. I have a Computer Science degree that I’m proud. Nonetheless, there are a lot of young people who feel hopeless because they aren’t able to go to college due to the costs associated. The internet is the coolest college cuz it’s free 😅
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Used when returning home today and it was such a smooth process.
So happy I don't have to fill out that paper form anymore.
I didn't even have to enter my address at the kiosk as it was already there.
It's crazy that this is not marketed more.
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I celebrated my 30th birthday this week!
As I embrace the new decade, I also reflected on my 20s.
Here are 10 thoughts that stood out:
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Don't have photoshop?
— Use
@canva
Don't have a web developer?
— Use
@wordpressdotcom
Can't afford a $500 course?
— Use
@YouTube
and
@Google
Don't let anything stop you from pursuing your next web app or website!
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The global workforce is ever-changing and remote workers should be paid fairly, no matter the country they live in.
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If you have a friend who is a programmer or interested in being one I am launching a local Google Developer Group in Kingston at Utech, July 31st. Lots in store in the next few months: hackathons, conferences, and so much more. RSVP : RETWEETS WELCOME🙏🙏
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I’m thrilled to be in Davos, representing the Global Shapers Kingston Hub.
This gathering of world leaders and influential thinkers is a testament to the power of collaborative, forward-thinking leadership.
A key focus this year is the transformative potential of Artificial
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ANYONE WHO RETWEETS THIS AND GETS A FRIEND/FOLLOWER TO BUY GETS 20K JMD 😱 or donate it to your favorite charity😅
Selling :
Honda Fit 2016 - 1.9mil
Nissan Latio 2016 - 1.9mil
Each comes with two free gifts of your choice :gps tracker, alarm,tint and other options available.
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Spinning up
@Docker
for the first time on my mac. Super excited to get started with containerization. Sigh, I'm a nerd at heart.
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Immigration officer : “ Your shirt says WordPress Pro, are you a pro lifter? Definitely looks like it”
Me :” haha, WordPress helps to power over 30% of the web. I work with the team that does that.”
Officer :” Oh Wow, you may go ahead sir”
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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💪🏾💪🏾 Fitness Goals for 2022 💪🏾💪🏾
✅ Lift heavy weight.
✅ Drink 4 litres of water every day.
✅ Eat 1 gram of protein per lb of body weight.
✅ Only eat foods that were around 1000 years ago.
✅ Meditate 30 mins each day.
✅ Ignore the noise, focus and execute -
@Gordonswaby
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