Ask HN: I'm an unemployed programmer in SF that will work for minimum wage
Live in San Francisco<p>B.S. Computer Science<p>Have used java, python, flex, html5 canvas, javascript, and css on various webapp projects<p>No 'real' job experience<p>Unemployed for 6 years trying to do a startup (yes 2005, when I just graduated and read my first PG essay)<p>Will work for minimum wage, or free if the work is interesting and may lead to a job<p>Will do any work, even if not programming related<p>Will accept any length term: internship, contract, contract to hire, full time, etc<p>Hey HN. After 6 years of trying to do a startup with no success, I'm close to giving up. I've been rejected from ycombinator (twice), various startup conferences (launch, etc), and even angellist. I have no connections to investors and have had no success trying to get introductions.<p>I've recently tried to apply for programming jobs in SF, but had trouble because of my complete lack of work experience. All my software engineer friends in SF are making $100k+ and telling me how hot the market is. I can't even get a minimum wage job flipping burgers at In N Out or bagging groceries at safeway because they have dozens of applications for each opening and my long period of unemployment looks bad.<p>Is there any possibility for me to make a fresh start? Will anyone take a chance on hiring me? Do you have any advice for me?<p>Your comments are appreciated!<p>edit: added email contact in HN profile<p>edit2: for all those asking for code samples, I implemented the reddit is hiring backend challenge in python (http://www.reddit.com/r/blog/comments/fjgit/reddit_is_doubling_the_size_of_its_programming/). they said not to release the code publicly until after march, but if you send me an email I can show you privately.