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On the front page of HN. WTF. I think it was on r/funny on Reddit or something too.

• paulpauper 7y ago
  I hope this doesn't start to become a trend here.
• _Microft 7y ago
  Isn't the difference what we make out of submissions? Fake or not, neither does preclude having a serious discussion about a topic. What stood out in the letter was people being under the general suspicion of fraud when there is the indication of financial problems. Is this really happening in the U.S.?
  • Velofellow 7y ago
    When I asked my current employer re: the background check required at hire, they gave me a similar line about "financial distress as a key indicator of fraud... etc etc". Whether or not the fraud is actually happening, it's a hiring practice that I've been subject to. (Texas, U.S.)
    • _Microft 7y ago
      Interesting, thanks! Beside finding the general suspicion questionable, I was also curious because asking for debt or a financial background check is (only) OK here in Germany when there is a legitimate interest of the employer, e.g. when someone will be working directly with money (cashier, bank employee, ...) but not for other positions like .. software engineer, hairdresser, you name it.
    • michaelmrose 7y ago
      In a nation where the majority of bankruptcies are medical in whole or in part its horrible that if you lose your job including due to medical issues you likely won't get another.