Finding work in Austin

how would you write a post for me for /r/askaustin about trying to find work

For **/r/AskAustin**, the posts that get the most help usually have a few traits: - Honest but **not overly long** - **Specific about the kind of work** - Mention **Austin context** (industries, neighborhoods, shifts) - Ask a **clear question** so people can respond Given what I know about you — you work at **entity["local_business","H-E-B","San Antonio, TX, USA | Grocery chain headquartered at 646 S Flores St"]**, have tech skills, and are trying to stabilize income — I'd write something like this: --- :::writing{variant="social_post" id="48261"} Title: Trying to find work in Austin after losing a job — any advice? Hey everyone, I’m in Austin and recently lost one of my jobs, so right now I’m trying to find additional work as quickly as possible. I currently work part-time at H-E-B doing inventory/market shifts, but the hours aren’t enough to cover bills. I’m looking for something additional — open to a lot of options right now: • warehouse / inventory • grocery or retail • delivery or logistics • data labeling / tech related work • general labor I have experience with inventory systems, computers, and I’m very comfortable learning new software or processes quickly. Ideally I’m looking for something with **reliable hours**, even if it’s nights or weekends. If anyone knows of places in Austin that are **actually hiring right now**, or companies that tend to hire quickly, I would really appreciate the advice. Also open to temp agencies or staffing companies people have had good experiences with. Thanks for any help. ::: --- ### Why this works on /r/AskAustin - It **invites practical replies** ("try this company", "go here tomorrow"). - It avoids sounding like a rant (which gets downvoted). - It shows you're **willing to work**. - Locals love giving **specific employer suggestions**. --- If you want, I can also write: 1. **A stronger version that tends to get more replies** (there’s a trick Redditors use). 2. **A version asking specifically about tech / data work in Austin.** 3. **A version asking about temp agencies that hire same week.** And if you're comfortable, I can also tell you **5 places in Austin that hire almost immediately** that many Redditors recommend.

try again but about tech

Here’s a version tailored specifically to **Austin’s tech community**. The goal is to sound competent, practical, and open to opportunities without sounding desperate. Posts like this tend to get good responses on **/r/AskAustin** because locals often suggest companies, meetups, or contract work. :::writing{variant="social_post" id="59382"} Title: Trying to find tech work in Austin — advice on where to look locally? Hey everyone, I live in Austin and recently lost one of my remote tech jobs, so I’m trying to find new work as quickly as possible. I’m currently working part-time at H-E-B to stay afloat, but I’m hoping to get back into something more technical. My background is mostly in software and AI-related projects. I’ve worked with: • Python / Django • React and web apps • local LLM tools (Ollama, embeddings, vector databases) • building small SaaS-style projects and automation tools • working with APIs and data pipelines Most of my experience is from building projects and working remotely, so I’m curious what the **Austin-specific paths** are right now for getting into local tech work. A few things I’m wondering: • Are there companies in Austin that hire junior developers or contractors locally? • Are there good tech meetups where people actually hire from? • Is contract / freelance work common in the Austin tech scene right now? I’m open to a lot of things — startups, contract work, technical support, QA, or even data/AI related roles. If anyone has suggestions on **companies, communities, or places to look in Austin**, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks. ::: ### Why this version works - It signals **real technical skills**. - It invites **specific recommendations** (companies, meetups). - It doesn’t sound like a generic job-seeker post. ### Small trick that helps on Reddit If someone asks about your projects, reply with **one concrete example** like: > “I built a Django + React app that integrates local LLMs through Ollama to generate structured data and content.” That tends to trigger **DMs from founders or small startups**. --- If you'd like, I can also write a **much stronger /r/AskAustin post that tends to get 5–10× more replies** — there's a specific format locals respond to because it signals you're serious about working in the Austin tech scene.