No one deserves to be destitute, which is why we have a social safety net (and should have a stronger one). But as an employer, the danger of hiring someone wh

No one deserves to be destitute, which is why we have a social safety net (and should have a stronger one). But as an employer, the danger of hiring someone who appears unstable is high: how will they treat their coworkers? What happens if they have a bad day right before a deadline? What if a customer criticizes them and their coping mechanisms break down? Some jobs specifically have structures in place to help people make those transitions: lots of structure, clear direction, very specific expectations, independent work, separating customer-facing and non-customer-facing roles, close oversight of interpersonal interactions. Fewer tech companies expect to provide that kind of transitional support and most aren't willing to put themselves in a position where they would have to. Painting a public persona that makes people want to work with you is the most basic of sales techniques. No one deserves to be destitute, but no one is guaranteed a high-paying tech job either.