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Last updated: 2025-06-17

Why private companies make faster decisions than public ones

If you’ve ever worked in a public company, you know how slow and painful every single decision is. It’s not just annoying. It’s outright infuriating. ...

Why do young managers only hire people their own age?

It’s honestly annoying how these new, young managers fill up their teams with people who look and act just like them. I’ve seen it happen more than on...

How do personality tests catch liars in job applications?

I don’t get how these stupid personality tests in job applications actually sniff out if someone’s lying. I mean, let’s be honest, everyone is gonna ...

Why do us job apps make you retype your whole damn resume?

Honestly, I don’t get why every company in the US makes you upload your resume and then demands you retype every single thing into their crappy online...

Why do companies reject overqualified people for pay reasons?

It’s honestly ridiculous how companies act terrified to hire someone just because they’ve done more or know more than what the job needs. The main exc...

Why do job ads ask for ridiculous qualifications?

Honestly, I’m sick of seeing job listings that want a damn unicorn. “Entry-level” but somehow you need a PhD, ten years of experience, and to speak fo...

Objectivity vs impartiality in decision-making and bias

People love to say they’re being “objective” or “impartial” when they make decisions, but honestly, most of us can’t tell the difference and don’t car...

Hiring practices and age bias in the industry?

I’m getting really fed up with all the fake “diversity” talk in hiring lately. To be blunt, in my company and the whole industry (tech, software), I s...

Why is it so hard for employers to find skilled workers?

It feels like every business I hear about is whining that they “can’t find good people” these days. I’ve worked jobs where half the people don’t even ...

The impact of fake culture fit interviews on hiring

Fake culture fit interviews can really mess with hiring decisions, and I've seen it happen way too often. When companies focus too much on whether som...

You’re too good for the role and that scares us

Hiring managers never say it to your face, but I’ve been passed over multiple times for being “too experienced” for junior roles—like that’s somehow a...