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For a 2015 ML job I applied for: | We are wondering if you would like to attempt our code challenge (C/C++ or | Python). It is a Computer Vision proble
by jjgreen 4y ago
For a 2015 ML job I applied for:
| We are wondering if you would like to attempt our code challenge (C/C++ or
| Python). It is a Computer Vision problem which we think can be solved in
| about 8 hours.
I'm afraid I wouldn't, 8 hours is far too much for a interview
problem.
However, thanks for considering my application.
- yitchelle 4y agoAlternatively, you could say..."for my time spent after the 1st hour, I will charge you $200/hour. Are we good to proceed"
- jjgreen 4y agoMy take on this what they were testing whether I could be pushed around, and I won't be. I'd not want to work at a place that plays those kind of mind-games.
- adastra22 4y agoYou are, of course, correct. You still could have made $XXX/hr for the privilege to continue this charade and then reject their offer.
- sneak 4y agoFor someone skilled at doing ML, your hourly contract rate is about 60% too low.
- yitchelle 4y agoThere you go, the correction is made. :-)
- coffeeblack 4y agoAlternative response: “Sure, I charge $xxx per hour, payable in advance. Please deposit to account xxxx and you get the solution 24 later.”
- rdez6173 4y agoI think it's important to remember that candidates should evaluating the viability of the company as a potential future employer. This seems like a reason to look elsewhere. They do not seem to value the candidate's time (assuming positive intent otherwise). I'd skip the shenanigans and look elsewhere. I think "thanks, but no thanks" is a good response in this case.