For i must be rewarded for even CONSIDERING hiring you
And YOU must show me the proper amount of gratitude for doing so
this post was submitted on 24 Apr 2025
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Ironic that he’s a divorce lawyer, because his behaviour is exactly the sort of insane mind games that leads to failed relationships.
Self-important losers.
I actually think it's a good, no GREAT system. Because I would never do that and I wouldn't want to work for anyone who expects it.
"Lick my boots or I will not consider you for a job."
Reeks of insecurity.
Yep, that a big red flag right there...
Whenever ai see these corporate office games I’m glad I have another reason I like my union job. None of this asskissing BS to move up. You apply for the position, if you meet/pass any qualifications and have the seniority, you get the spot. Yeah, the initial gig might need you to jump through HR’s hoops, but other than that it’s just qualifications and seniority. I suck at schmoozing and have a really hard time essentially lying to people about my motivations and feelings to jump through useless hoops to get a job, I despise sucking up to someone because they hold a position of authority.
(Yes, union jobs ABSOLUTELY have their own problems, but I’ve found the benefits of union work over time have far outweighed any benefits the corporate rat race could have.)
I dig it. Actual merit based. Not what these turd-nuggets are saying is "merit" in the white house.
Is this a cultural thing? I have never sent any thank you e-mail just to say thank you after an interview. Only if we agreed that I should send them some more information after an interview I'd start this mail by saying 'Thank you for the interview. As discussed, bla bla bla...'.
I've never sent a thank you email for an interview. It seems weird to me.
— successful engineer, Los Angeles
I was taught they were essential and just a part of the process, PNW USA.
I also got a hint: pass the bar exam.
Real answer: I usually say thank you in person at the end of the interview. Like "Thank you for your time." Sending an email restating that would be wasting their time, no?
as someone who hires people, yes, it would
I guess you just got to know your audience
I won't mark you down for it but I won't even bother responding and it won't influence my decision either way
Nah, these people stir air for a living. They appreciate others who also know how to stir air. Sending a pointless time wasting email is the epitome of this discipline. If you want in, you need to show them you can do it too. If you want to be an actual productive member of society, you wont do it and find a position where you don't have to resort to such menial tasks.
You can always respond like.
“Hello,
As we discussed earlier today, you will be giving me an employee contract for $XXX,XXX
Best regards. “
Then CC as many people as possible.
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That’s how these people work, right?
What I «like» most about that situation was that he started the meeting with saying thank you
Just read some of his other posts. Every one is the same, what a horrible person.
so its the mind games, or "shit tests" employers like to use to see if thier egos get stroked.
I've never grovelled for a job, and I'm not starting now.
Feed him to the orphan crushing machine
Sorry, don't agree with this one. A simple "thank you" has been good job seeking advice for a long time. I've specifically gotten a job because I sent in a written thank you. Though that's more practical for local businesses rather than remote jobs that I seek these days.
It is good advice for a job seeker, mainly because so many hiring managers are lunatics.
It's gatekeeping. Like knowing the difference between a salad fork and a dinner fork, sending a thank you letter doesn't demonstrate that one cares about the job, it demonstrates that at some point you were coached to send thank you letters after an interview. It weeds out qualified candidates who didn't receive that coaching due to culture, class, etc.
To me, it demonstrates that you value wasting time.
Saying thank you when saying goodbye after the interview? Perfectly fine and proper, that's social lube. Sending an email to the candidate explaining why they didn't get the job? Good fucking mores. Sending a thank you email with no actual content? Why the fuck am I reading this?
I can understand not explaining why someone didn't get the job. If it's worded imperfectly, it could open the company up to a lawsuit. And the applicant can't believe that the company would answer honestly anyways.
Then literally say it after the interview, why the fuck are you going to wait, go home, and then write an email saying thank you? Dumbest and most cringe shit I ever heard, yikes
These are the same people who expected handwritten letters a generation ago.
Thank you email? Do employers make house visits or take you out for dinner when interviewing in the US?
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Dear Assface,
I'm writing to thank you. Not for the interview. For making a stupid post on a job site that you treat as social media. You are clearly deranged. I know that I don't want to work for you or with you or anywhere near you. Thank you for making that clear to me. Suck a fuck.
Best, some_guy
Dear some_guy I would like to set up a second interview for you to explain how does one "suck a fuck". This has piqued my interest and would like to discuss in person. Let me know your earliest available time.
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