Tech companies are famous for coddling their workers but after mass layoffs the industry's culture has shifted. Engineers say that getting hired can require days of work on unpaid assignments.

Tech Job Interviews Are Out of Control::Tech companies are famous for coddling their workers but after mass layoffs the industry’s culture has shifted. Engineers say that getting hired can require days of work on unpaid assignments.

    • tarius@lemmy.mlEnglish
      24·
      4 months ago

      Exactly. I was unemployed for several months and once the desperation kicked in, I would have done anything to get a job.

    • AgentGrimstone@lemmy.worldEnglish
      17·
      4 months ago

      You’ve been unemployed for months, your bank account is almost depleted, and the thought of being homeless is becoming very real. It’s tough to stay being picky at that point.