jlbruno · April 13, 2016 20:37 · Dec 21, 2015 · Dec 18, 2015 · Dec 17, 2015 · Dec 17, 2015
diff --git a/ideal-employment.md b/ideal-employment.md
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ What do I want:
   - I want to work with other hacker-minded individuals.
   - I want to learn from other T-minded folks.
   - I want to teach and share my knowledge.
+  - I want to continue to speak at conferences and workshops. 
 
 How do I work:
   - I work fast.

diff --git a/ideal-employment.md b/ideal-employment.md
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ You:
   - Your location doesn't matter as I'll work remotely.
   - You use Apple based hardware.
   - You need to care about the work process.
+  - You understand the importance and benefits of keeping the work week under 40 hours.
 
 Me:
   - I'm a UI Designer, Developer, Educator, and Speaker who is looking to lead the User Interface and Experience of your product.

diff --git a/employer-checklist.md → ideal-employment.md b/employer-checklist.md → ideal-employment.md
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 
-We write resumes to convince employers to hire us. What if we created a checklist for what we were looking for in our employer? 
+We write resumes to convince employers to hire us. What if we created a list for what we were looking for in our next employer and 
+their environment? 
 
 This allows both sides to cut through the game of telephone, establish what you are looking for in your role, and define the 
-type of organization you're looking to work for. Add this checklist to your portfolio site to quicken the pace of getting 
-through companies that don't match your criteria.
+type of organization you're looking to work for. Fork, modify and add this checklist to your portfolio site to quicken the pace of getting through companies that don't match your criteria.
 
 --
 

diff --git a/employer-checklist.md b/employer-checklist.md
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ The benefits I'm looking for:
 
 -- 
 
-Note: This is a demo checklist. I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.
+Note: This is a demo/template checklist for folks to have a starting point with. I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.
 
 Have additional items that you'd like to see added? Put them in the comments. 
 

diff --git a/employer-checklist.md b/employer-checklist.md
@@ -7,13 +7,15 @@ through companies that don't match your criteria.
 
 --
 
+
 You:
   - You're a product company, with 8-15 current employees and are generating a profit with your product(s). 
   - The goal of the company is not to collect VC money and sellout, but rather organically build the company with your own profits.
   - You care about your employees; their health, career, family and lifestyle. 
   - You care about your customers; you understand that they can and will be different than you.
   - Your location doesn't matter as I'll work remotely.
   - You use Apple based hardware.
+  - You need to care about the work process.
 
 Me:
   - I'm a UI Designer, Developer, Educator, and Speaker who is looking to lead the User Interface and Experience of your product.
@@ -23,7 +25,6 @@ What do I want:
   - I want to work with other hacker-minded individuals.
   - I want to learn from other T-minded folks.
   - I want to teach and share my knowledge.
-  - I need you to care about the work process.
 
 How do I work:
   - I work fast.
@@ -35,7 +36,7 @@ How do I work:
 
 What my week looks like:
   - Half of it is making (Research, Designing, Developing, Testing).
-  - Half of it is ensuring team is happy, making sure we're headed in the right direction, and defining future plans.
+  - Half of it is ensuring the team is happy, making sure we're headed in the right direction, and defining future plans.
 
 The benefits I'm looking for:
   - 4 weeks or unlimited vacation
@@ -50,4 +51,5 @@ The benefits I'm looking for:
 Note: This is a demo checklist. I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.
 
 Have additional items that you'd like to see added? Put them in the comments. 
+
 Mike Kivikoski, [@mkivikoski](https://twitter.com/mkivikoski)
diff --git a/employer-checklist.md b/employer-checklist.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ You:
   - You use Apple based hardware.
 
 Me:
-  - A UI Designer, Developer, Educator, and Speaker who is looking to lead the User Interface and Experience of your product.
+  - I'm a UI Designer, Developer, Educator, and Speaker who is looking to lead the User Interface and Experience of your product.
 
 What do I want:
   - I want control to make decisions.

diff --git a/employer-checklist.md b/employer-checklist.md
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ This allows both sides to cut through the game of telephone, establish what you
 type of organization you're looking to work for. Add this checklist to your portfolio site to quicken the pace of getting 
 through companies that don't match your criteria.
 
+--
+
 You:
   - You're a product company, with 8-15 current employees and are generating a profit with your product(s). 
   - The goal of the company is not to collect VC money and sellout, but rather organically build the company with your own profits.

diff --git a/employer-checklist.md b/employer-checklist.md
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ What my week looks like:
   - Half of it is making (Research, Designing, Developing, Testing).
   - Half of it is ensuring team is happy, making sure we're headed in the right direction, and defining future plans.
 
-Benefits:
+The benefits I'm looking for:
   - 4 weeks or unlimited vacation
   - 401k matching
   - Mac setup

diff --git a/employer-checklist.md b/employer-checklist.md
@@ -48,5 +48,4 @@ Benefits:
 Note: This is a demo checklist. I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.
 
 Have additional items that you'd like to see added? Put them in the comments. 
-- Mike   
-  [@mkivikoski](https://twitter.com/mkivikoski)
+Mike Kivikoski, [@mkivikoski](https://twitter.com/mkivikoski)
diff --git a/employer-checklist.md b/employer-checklist.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 
-We write resumes to convice employers to hire us. What if we created a checklist for what we were looking for in our employer? 
+We write resumes to convince employers to hire us. What if we created a checklist for what we were looking for in our employer? 
 
 This allows both sides to cut through the game of telephone, establish what you are looking for in your role, and define the 
 type of organization you're looking to work for. Add this checklist to your portfolio site to quicken the pace of getting 
@@ -49,4 +49,4 @@ Note: This is a demo checklist. I'm currently very happy with my work situation
 
 Have additional items that you'd like to see added? Put them in the comments. 
 - Mike   
-  @mkivikoski
+  [@mkivikoski](https://twitter.com/mkivikoski)
diff --git a/Employer Checklist → employer-checklist.md b/Employer Checklist → employer-checklist.md
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ How do I work:
   - I prefer components over full-page designs.
   - I follow a 'done is better than perfect' philosophy.
   - I will refactor anything.
+  - I use CI/CD.
 
 What my week looks like:
   - Half of it is making (Research, Designing, Developing, Testing).

diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ You:
   - You're a product company, with 8-15 current employees and are generating a profit with your product(s). 
   - The goal of the company is not to collect VC money and sellout, but rather organically build the company with your own profits.
   - You care about your employees; their health, career, family and lifestyle. 
-  - You care about your customers; you understand that they can and will be different then you.
+  - You care about your customers; you understand that they can and will be different than you.
   - Your location doesn't matter as I'll work remotely.
   - You use Apple based hardware.
 

diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -42,4 +42,10 @@ Benefits:
   - 100% Health Insurance
   - Salary of $XXXk
 
-(Note: This is a demo checklist. I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.)
+-- 
+
+Note: This is a demo checklist. I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.
+
+Have additional items that you'd like to see added? Put them in the comments. 
+- Mike   
+  @mkivikoski
diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 We write resumes to convice employers to hire us. What if we created a checklist for what we were looking for in our employer? 
 
 This allows both sides to cut through the game of telephone, establish what you are looking for in your role, and define the 
-type of organization you're looking to work for. Add this /checklist to your portfolio site to quicken the pace of getting 
+type of organization you're looking to work for. Add this checklist to your portfolio site to quicken the pace of getting 
 through companies that don't match your criteria.
 
 You:

diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ How do I work:
   - I work fast.
   - I sketch with pen and paper.
   - I prefer components over full-page designs.
-  - I follow 'Done is better then perfect' philosophy.
+  - I follow a 'done is better than perfect' philosophy.
   - I will refactor anything.
 
 What my week looks like:

diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -42,4 +42,4 @@ Benefits:
   - 100% Health Insurance
   - Salary of $XXXk
 
-{Note: This is a demo checklist. I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.)
+(Note: This is a demo checklist. I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.)
diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ You:
   - The goal of the company is not to collect VC money and sellout, but rather organically build the company with your own profits.
   - You care about your employees; their health, career, family and lifestyle. 
   - You care about your customers; you understand that they can and will be different then you.
-  - Your location doesn't matter, as I'll work remotely.
+  - Your location doesn't matter as I'll work remotely.
   - You use Apple based hardware.
 
 Me:

diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -18,15 +18,15 @@ Me:
 
 What do I want:
   - I want control to make decisions.
-  - I want to work with other hacker minded individuals.
+  - I want to work with other hacker-minded individuals.
   - I want to learn from other T-minded folks.
   - I want to teach and share my knowledge.
   - I need you to care about the work process.
 
 How do I work:
   - I work fast.
   - I sketch with pen and paper.
-  - I prefer components over full page designs.
+  - I prefer components over full-page designs.
   - I follow 'Done is better then perfect' philosophy.
   - I will refactor anything.
 

diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -21,6 +21,14 @@ What do I want:
   - I want to work with other hacker minded individuals.
   - I want to learn from other T-minded folks.
   - I want to teach and share my knowledge.
+  - I need you to care about the work process.
+
+How do I work:
+  - I work fast.
+  - I sketch with pen and paper.
+  - I prefer components over full page designs.
+  - I follow 'Done is better then perfect' philosophy.
+  - I will refactor anything.
 
 What my week looks like:
   - Half of it is making (Research, Designing, Developing, Testing).

diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ Benefits:
   - 4 weeks or unlimited vacation
   - 401k matching
   - Mac setup
+  - Parental leave (for any new parents)
   - 100% Health Insurance
   - Salary of $XXXk
 

diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -33,4 +33,4 @@ Benefits:
   - 100% Health Insurance
   - Salary of $XXXk
 
-{Note: I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.)
+{Note: This is a demo checklist. I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.)
diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -31,6 +31,6 @@ Benefits:
   - 401k matching
   - Mac setup
   - 100% Health Insurance
-  - Salary of $120k
+  - Salary of $XXXk
 
 {Note: I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.)
diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -1,12 +1,13 @@
+
 We write resumes to convice employers to hire us. What if we created a checklist for what we were looking for in our employer? 
 
 This allows both sides to cut through the game of telephone, establish what you are looking for in your role, and define the 
 type of organization you're looking to work for. Add this /checklist to your portfolio site to quicken the pace of getting 
 through companies that don't match your criteria.
 
 You:
-  - You're a product company, with 8-15 current employees and are generating a profit with your product(s). The goal of the company 
-  is not to collect VC money and sellout, but rather organically build the company with your own profits.
+  - You're a product company, with 8-15 current employees and are generating a profit with your product(s). 
+  - The goal of the company is not to collect VC money and sellout, but rather organically build the company with your own profits.
   - You care about your employees; their health, career, family and lifestyle. 
   - You care about your customers; you understand that they can and will be different then you.
   - Your location doesn't matter, as I'll work remotely.
@@ -23,7 +24,7 @@ What do I want:
 
 What my week looks like:
   - Half of it is making (Research, Designing, Developing, Testing).
-  - Half of it is ensuring team is happy, making sure we're headed in the right direction, defining future plans.
+  - Half of it is ensuring team is happy, making sure we're headed in the right direction, and defining future plans.
 
 Benefits:
   - 4 weeks or unlimited vacation

diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ You:
   - You care about your employees; their health, career, family and lifestyle. 
   - You care about your customers; you understand that they can and will be different then you.
   - Your location doesn't matter, as I'll work remotely.
+  - You use Apple based hardware.
 
 Me:
   - A UI Designer, Developer, Educator, and Speaker who is looking to lead the User Interface and Experience of your product.
@@ -21,8 +22,14 @@ What do I want:
   - I want to teach and share my knowledge.
 
 What my week looks like:
-  - Half of it is making (Research, Designing, Developing, Testing)
-  - Quarter is ensuring my team is happy and doing the best work possible
-  - Quarter is business admin
+  - Half of it is making (Research, Designing, Developing, Testing).
+  - Half of it is ensuring team is happy, making sure we're headed in the right direction, defining future plans.
+
+Benefits:
+  - 4 weeks or unlimited vacation
+  - 401k matching
+  - Mac setup
+  - 100% Health Insurance
+  - Salary of $120k
 
 {Note: I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.)
diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@ through companies that don't match your criteria.
 You:
   - You're a product company, with 8-15 current employees and are generating a profit with your product(s). The goal of the company 
   is not to collect VC money and sellout, but rather organically build the company with your own profits.
+  - You care about your employees; their health, career, family and lifestyle. 
+  - You care about your customers; you understand that they can and will be different then you.
+  - Your location doesn't matter, as I'll work remotely.
 
 Me:
   - A UI Designer, Developer, Educator, and Speaker who is looking to lead the User Interface and Experience of your product.
@@ -15,6 +18,11 @@ What do I want:
   - I want control to make decisions.
   - I want to work with other hacker minded individuals.
   - I want to learn from other T-minded folks.
-  - I want to teach my knowledge
+  - I want to teach and share my knowledge.
+
+What my week looks like:
+  - Half of it is making (Research, Designing, Developing, Testing)
+  - Quarter is ensuring my team is happy and doing the best work possible
+  - Quarter is business admin
 
-{Note: I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time)
+{Note: I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time.)
diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -4,4 +4,17 @@ This allows both sides to cut through the game of telephone, establish what you
 type of organization you're looking to work for. Add this /checklist to your portfolio site to quicken the pace of getting 
 through companies that don't match your criteria.
 
+You:
+  - You're a product company, with 8-15 current employees and are generating a profit with your product(s). The goal of the company 
+  is not to collect VC money and sellout, but rather organically build the company with your own profits.
+
+Me:
+  - A UI Designer, Developer, Educator, and Speaker who is looking to lead the User Interface and Experience of your product.
+
+What do I want:
+  - I want control to make decisions.
+  - I want to work with other hacker minded individuals.
+  - I want to learn from other T-minded folks.
+  - I want to teach my knowledge
+
 {Note: I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time)
diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
 We write resumes to convice employers to hire us. What if we created a checklist for what we were looking for in our employer? 
 
-This allows both sides to cut through the game of telephone, establish what you are looking for in your role, and define the type of organization you're looking to work for. 
+This allows both sides to cut through the game of telephone, establish what you are looking for in your role, and define the 
+type of organization you're looking to work for. Add this /checklist to your portfolio site to quicken the pace of getting 
+through companies that don't match your criteria.
+
+{Note: I'm currently very happy with my work situation and am not looking for new work at this time)
diff --git a/Checklist b/Checklist
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-We write resumes to convice employers to hire us. What if we created a checklist for what we were looking for in our employer? 

diff --git a/Employer Checklist b/Employer Checklist
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+We write resumes to convice employers to hire us. What if we created a checklist for what we were looking for in our employer? 
+
+This allows both sides to cut through the game of telephone, establish what you are looking for in your role, and define the type of organization you're looking to work for. 
diff --git a/Checklist b/Checklist
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+We write resumes to convice employers to hire us. What if we created a checklist for what we were looking for in our employer?
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