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True but the tech world IS small. I’m not coming to the defense of the business or management but there is some truth to it. Everyone is only a degree or two fr
by LimaBearz 5y ago
True but the tech world IS small. I’m not coming to the defense of the business or management but there is some truth to it. Everyone is only a degree or two from anyone else in the BA, and you bet your ass people ping old coworkers about candidates that land on someone’s desk.
You may eyeroll but if you have a trusted coworker ping someone and they come back with “he was the most unsuccessful junior dev I’ve ever met” (a real personal story) that guy does and did end up at the bottom of a waste basket
- unishark 5y agoBut there's a big difference between a system where you are unhireable once you disappoint someone, versus just living with a risk that someone where you apply might know your last boss personally. I can't think of any case where someone left a job in tech for any reason (fired for cause for getting in a fight, bridge-burning angry walkout, etc.) and didn't emerge someone else better off. I've always assumed it was because hopping around just pays off, no matter the reason, while sticking around (especially when it's not working out) tends to be bad for your career.
- gotaran 5y agoIt’s highly unprofessional for someone to disclose a job search to your current manager. I wouldn’t expect that to happen. Back channel references are a thing, but even they’re becoming less and less common