On: The hottest new perk in tech is freedom

[hnal943]

...why did you willingly accept a job where you feel caged?

[bamfly → hnal943]

They needed money, probably? Same reason 95% of jobs are ever accepted by anyone.

[0x0000000 → hnal943]

Because the only worse thing than having a job is not having a job?

[landosaari → 0x0000000]

When you are jobless employers want to see how desperate you are.

I went through a 4 hour "technical interview" where it was line by line questioning of my CV.

Then to be told I do not have the technical skills.

They may even ask borderline illegal questions to see if you push back.

I had one interviewer ask me how many kids I would be bringing into the country. Is against EU law?

[totallywrong → landosaari]

Never let a company know. You're always currently working and have 2 weeks notice. Also don't put up with that kind of bullshit. 20 minutes into that line-by-line CV review and you're out.

[the_only_law → landosaari]

I’ve definitely noticed this recently. In the past, I’ve always had a job when searching for a job, but since being laid off, I’ve had some of the most hostile interviews I’ve ever seen.

[red-iron-pine → hnal943]

Cuz I need to eat, and there are only [X] opportunities around where I live.

[user_named → hnal943]

My current company also only gives me ten days off. China.

[pavel_lishin → hnal943]

It's possible their company was acquired.