I call this "the permaresearch queue". Stuff that just becomes perpetually research, and you get more out of doing the research than doing the thing. For me right now is learning how to build a shed. I have a feeling it could also be called "procrastiresearch" too!
Sabre Labs is the dedicated emerging tech and innovation lab at Sabre, and we’re looking for a full-stack developer who leans towards the backend of the spectrum.
We are tasked with exploring and prototyping new product experiences using the emerging technologies with the highest potential impact on the travel industry. We build prototype applications for mobile, web, IoT, and other emerging platforms (AR, VR, etc.). We are a small, multi-functional group that values design, development, and business equally and strives to provide thought leadership for our company, our customers and the broader travel industry. We’re a tight-knit group obsessed with all things tech, travel, and tacos.
Feel free to send me an email about any questions, even if you’re not looking: burin.asavesna [at] sabre.com or ping me via direct message on Twitter: @burin
Sabre Labs is the dedicated emerging tech and innovation lab at Sabre, and we’re looking for a full-stack developer who leans towards the backend of the spectrum.
We are tasked with exploring and prototyping new product experiences using the emerging technologies with the highest potential impact on the travel industry. We build prototype applications for mobile, web, IoT, and other emerging platforms (AR, VR, etc.). We are a small, multi-functional group that values design, development, and business equally and strives to provide thought leadership for our company, our customers and the broader travel industry. We’re a tight-knit group obsessed with all things tech, travel, and tacos.
Feel free to send me an email about any questions, even if you’re not looking: burin.asavesna [at] sabre.com or ping me via direct message on Twitter: @burin
TripCase is looking for Rails and JavaScript application devs.
Our tech stack: Ruby on Rails for the service layer and desktop app with RSpec and Capybara for testing. JavaScript/HTML5 for the mobile clients (Backbone.js, Require.js, PhoneGap, Grunt) with Jasmine for testing. Sass + Compass for styles.
TripCase is an app that helps you manage your travel itinerary. We notify you when your gate changes or when your flight is delayed, and provide helpful messages and tools during your trip.
How we work:
* Git has changed the way we work, and our development/deployment process is heavily influenced by it
* We're an Agile shop and pair pretty frequently and watch each other's backs
* Our product manager and designers are integrated on our teams
* Stories aren't done until they have automated test coverage
* Our Rails folks write mobile client code and vice versa
* We use Trello and Campfire to stay on top of things
* Our Joel on Software test score is about 11.
* Test-driven development
* Macs
Some things we have on our plate:
* Automated CSS tests (with Sass + Compass making it so easy to refactor and author CSS, it's also super easy to break stuff. We are getting tired of ⌘+R all day)
* Automate all the things
* Automated/continuous iOS and Android builds
* Vagrant VMs with Chef Solo for development
If you want to learn more, just ping me: burin.asavesna [at] sabre.com
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We also have an email newsletter on the right-hand side of the blog (I'm still looking for feedreaders that also support email newsletters btw if anyone knows something in that direction).
TripCase is hiring for a few positions, and we're looking for Rails and JavaScript application devs.
TripCase is an app that helps you manage your travel itinerary. We notify you when your gate changes or when your flight is delayed, and provide helpful messages and tools during your trip.
Our tech stack: Ruby on Rails for the service layer and desktop app with RSpec and Capybara for testing. JavaScript/HTML5 for the mobile clients (Backbone.js, Require.js, PhoneGap, Grunt) with Jasmine for testing. Sass + Compass for styles.
How we work:
* Git has changed the way we work, and our development/deployment process is heavily influenced by it
* We're and Agile shop and pair pretty frequently and watch each other's backs
* Our product manager and designers are integrated on our teams
* Stories aren't done until they have automated test coverage
* Our Rails folks write mobile client code and vice versa
* We use Trello and Campfire to stay on top of things
* Our Joel on Software test score is about 11.
* Test-driven development
* Macs
Some things we have on our plate:
* Automated CSS tests (with Sass + Compass making it so easy to refactor and author CSS, it's also super easy to break stuff. We are getting tired of ⌘+R all day)
* Automate all the things
* Automated/continuous iOS and Android builds
* Vagrant VMs with Chef Solo for development
If you want to learn more, just ping me: burin.asavesna [at] sabre.com
I've felt the same way for my whole life, and the idea of a pre-cation is how I have to trick myself into taking time off too.
My first jobs were "in my spare time", and instead of taking a vacation from school to go party in Cancun for Spring Break (spend time AND money), I'd work. Mostly to pay for more school OR for that sweet computer I wanted.
Since having a "real job", my brain still considers vacation as "time I'm not earning money", even though it's Paid Time Off. Even when I do manage to trick myself into vacation, they're usually "active" trips, where I feel like every minute needs to be spent doing something "productive" like snorkeling or feeding sharks. You won't find me laying out on the beach anywhere!
The ironic thing is that I work in the travel industry and I know how important this stuff is! I think our problem is that we want to create value with our limited time on this planet, so maybe we need to consider it to be an investment that will pay us back in inspiration later down the road.
