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Well, there is an edit link right there in your post. I would describe op's behavior as "desperate" more than creepy. Desperation is really easy to spot and un
by santoshalper 6y ago
Well, there is an edit link right there in your post.
I would describe op's behavior as "desperate" more than creepy. Desperation is really easy to spot and unappealing, my guess is that is shows through in interviews.
- whymauri 6y agoIIRC. the edit option expires after 1-2 hours on HN.
- Stratoscope 6y agoYes, it expires after 2 hours.
- irjustin 6y agoDesperate is what the primary person feels. Creeped out is what the receiving person feels. When does desperate become creepy? Everyone has a different definition. If I was an exec on the receiving end, I'd definitely be put off by all of this.
- robkop 6y agoPersonally, I can feel someone's desperation and it feels a lot different to me than when someone is being socially awkward or a creep. But as someone who's done hiring before they are all pretty big put offs (maybe socially awkward isn't bad as long as it not a interaction heavy role).
- hutzlibu 6y ago"I can feel someone's desperation and it feels a lot different to me than when someone is being socially awkward or a creep." Well, isn't it possible for a person to be desperate and still creep out others? Or even more, as desperation leads to more extreme behavior.
- dkdk8283 6y agoI’m an exec. I might be impressed, might not. Context is everything. Two sides to every story. Hiring someone is a huge liability. Depending on their state it could be a 500k bet. Give me a reason to believe in you. Red flag of this post is absence of self reflection. What has been learned during this? Why do you deserve a shot?