Currently I don't do take home assignments or code challenges because I don't have to in order to get the kind of jobs I want. So far when I apply for new oppor

Currently I don't do take home assignments or code challenges because I don't have to in order to get the kind of jobs I want. So far when I apply for new opportunities it's with multiple companies so I have options. That gives me leverage to pick and choose what kind of process I will endure. How is it any different than companies dismissing candidates for arbitrary reasons. It's the privilege of not being desperate and we need to yield it as much as possible in this current employment climate in order to improve conditions for all. The last take home code challenge I ignored didn't stop them from bringing me in for an in person. I gladly coded there for them on a whiteboard since BOTH of our time would be at stake. Apparently my refusal to do the challenge wasn't a big deal since they still extended an offer. Companies will adjust if the majority of candidates refuse to participate in this kind of thing.