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Might call it just a "China's version" but I'd rather that its a global thing than anything. When you look for any decent startup talks, you have people like E

Might call it just a "China's version" but I'd rather that its a global thing than anything. When you look for any decent startup talks, you have people like Elon Musk and Jack ma (of course) claiming to work "every waking hour" and that they used to do it. Also, being from India, I have had interviews with Startups like: Them: technical questions .... Them: do you have any questions Me: What about the leaves and weekly working hours? Them: What do you mean? Me: Is it a 5 day working or 6? Them: Okay, we already don't like you. (For real, their words). Me: Ummm.. Thanks?

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ido 7y ago
You dodged a bullet with that one!
- iKevinShah 7y ago
  Oh for sure. No Regrets.
krtkush 7y ago
I have been told that I was rejected for not being a cultural fit. I strongly suspect that was because I asked them about working hours/ days and told them that I have interests outside of tech and I take my time off seriously and don't really believe in 365 days hustle atmosphere. In India it is very difficult to find developers who have interests beyond coding, drinking and binge watching TV shows and unfortunately, they expect the same out of you.
- iKevinShah 7y ago
  > told them that I have interests outside of tech and I take my time off seriously and don't really believe in 365 days hustle atmosphere. Yep, that might be it. > In India it is very difficult to find developers who have interests beyond coding, drinking and binge watching TV shows and unfortunately, they expect the same out of you. Well, the problem here, while looking for a job is that your interests should not bother them and the other way round too. That is something some interviewers can't comprehend.
  - krtkush 7y ago
    > Well, the problem here, while looking for a job is that your interests should not bother them and the other way round too. You're correct. In my situation the interviewer asked "you're idea of an ideal company to work for". That is where the whole saga started when I mentioned I like my down time and hobbies.
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ido 7y ago

You dodged a bullet with that one!

iKevinShah 7y ago
Oh for sure. No Regrets.

krtkush 7y ago

I have been told that I was rejected for not being a cultural fit. I strongly suspect that was because I asked them about working hours/ days and told them that I have interests outside of tech and I take my time off seriously and don't really believe in 365 days hustle atmosphere. In India it is very difficult to find developers who have interests beyond coding, drinking and binge watching TV shows and unfortunately, they expect the same out of you.

iKevinShah 7y ago
> told them that I have interests outside of tech and I take my time off seriously and don't really believe in 365 days hustle atmosphere. Yep, that might be it. > In India it is very difficult to find developers who have interests beyond coding, drinking and binge watching TV shows and unfortunately, they expect the same out of you. Well, the problem here, while looking for a job is that your interests should not bother them and the other way round too. That is something some interviewers can't comprehend.
- krtkush 7y ago
  > Well, the problem here, while looking for a job is that your interests should not bother them and the other way round too. You're correct. In my situation the interviewer asked "you're idea of an ideal company to work for". That is where the whole saga started when I mentioned I like my down time and hobbies.
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