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What nonsense, so are we expected to ask how many friends you have IRL to gauge someone’s ability at synchronous communication? I can communicate remotely in a

• KronisLV 4y ago
  > What nonsense, so are we expected to ask how many friends you have IRL to gauge someone’s ability at synchronous communication? Couldn't one draw parallels with the concept of networking here? As in, certain people might get a job because of being extroverted, seizing the opportunities that present themselves, as well as seeking those out on their own volition? All qualities that might be preferred in certain roles, almost like a sort of self-selection. Not saying that it's something that should always be selected for, but I suspect that it might be a bit like coding tests: vaguely useful despite the fact that they're not exactly the best method. > It’s the same as “show me your GitHub profile” but maybe after 8 hours on a computer asynchronously communicating and coding. I don’t want to code or make friends on discord. What if they want you to be the kind of person who does? I mean, you might want to avoid companies that expect you to live and breathe code (which might coincide with being available 24/7), but one can definitely imagine that such qualities would also be factors that companies would look for.