My 12 weeks at the Recurse Center: a remote programmer's journey
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A self-taught UK developer recounts their fully remote 12-week batch at the Recurse Center, a programming retreat in Brooklyn. The post covers the application process (written form, chat, pair programming), RC's supportive culture, and the challenges of remote participation, including a detailed daily routine adjusted to New York time. It emphasizes the self-directed, collaborative ethos and the personal growth gained from the experience.
Even if I didn’t get invited to a batch I was still up on the deal.
- ajkjk
it's a real shame that this sort of environment isn't found everywhere for free. I'm pretty sure the people who would thrive in it are out there and it's just a coordination problem. a lot of people love their jobs because they get some slice of an actual intellectual culture at the which would be hard to come across elsewhere.
- LoganDark
this article is completely missing a description of what this thing even is and I had to look it up to have any idea of what it was talking about. but after doing so, that looks nice! I don't live near any technology, but it seems like something I'd love to try out if I did.
- azhenley
I wish sabbaticals from traditional jobs were a thing. Would love to do this!
Can I help open an RC office in Seattle? :)