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Startup: We need an experienced Foo programmer. Me: Those are easy to find. Startup: Our lead developer keeps shooting them down because they don't know (obsc
by rcurry 11y ago
Startup: We need an experienced Foo programmer.
Me: Those are easy to find.
Startup: Our lead developer keeps shooting them down because they don't know (obscure keyword).
Me: How long would it take an experienced programmer to learn (obscure keyword)?
Startup: I don't know, maybe an hour?
Me: How long have you been hiring for this position?
Startup: About six months.
Me: Would it help if I sent you a transcript of this call?
Startup: What?
Me: Never mind...
- chrisbennet 11y agoI might have down voted you by accident. Was trying to up vote you, little arrows/big thumbs/mobile. Sorry.