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So candidates are expected to work evenings and weekends instead of spending that time with their families? The process seems to strongly favor young and singl
by enraged_camel 11y ago
So candidates are expected to work evenings and weekends instead of spending that time with their families?
The process seems to strongly favor young and single folks. Then again maybe that's fully intended. The tech industry has a huge ageism problem after all.
- kimdouglasmason 11y agoAgeism is so rife in the tech sector in the US that people don't even notice it because it's omnipresent. I would go so far as to say that in the Bay Area, actively discriminating against anyone with the appearance of being over 40 is the default behavior for tech companies. For example, if you look over 40 and not a tech lead/manager and haven't been one, you won't be hired, as you will be seen as having a lack of career trajectory. The entire 'career trajectory' premise is inherently ageist.
- nbb 11y agoWell, it's only for a few weeks and only when you are looking to change jobs, and you get paid. I'd wager that many, if not most, people wouldn't mind picking up a little extra income on the side from time to time.
- szx 11y agoCan you suggest a better alternative? Then again, maybe it's time to stop looking for a one size fits all solution and acknowledge that (in an ideal world) we might want to have different processes for different candidates, depending on their life situation and/or individual priorities?
- enraged_camel 11y agoOk, so what's your process for candidates who have families and/or can't/won't work on evenings and weekends?
- szx 11y agoWhat I was trying to imply (and obviously failed) is the traditional (interview based) hiring process would remain an option for those candidates.