The "I Didn't Comment in Another Thread" Thread

[billd91]

You know, if your reading of the rules makes the rule problematic, maybe don’t read them like that.

 

[billd91]

I believe I’ve now seen the most ridiculous post in ENWorld to date.

 

[Umbran]

Do people still ask, what is your 5 year plan in interviews?

Yes. Along with the idiot question, "So why are you interested in this position?"

Because I need a job to pay the mortgage and get health insurance, you numbskull!

 

[Umbran]

I believe I’ve now seen the most ridiculous post in ENWorld to date.

You have been around long enough to remember Bugaboo, haven't you?

 

[billd91]

You have been around long enough to remember Bugaboo, haven't you?

Silly, yes. But it’s not like Bugaboo ever gave the impression he was really serious, and thus not quite as ridiculous.

 

[Mad_Jack]

Yes. Along with the idiot question, "So why are you interested in this position?"

Sheer masochism, low self-esteem, and a subconscious desire to work myself into an early grave, mainly.

 

[CleverNickName]

The worst, dumbest question I've ever been asked in a job interview:

Q: What would you say your biggest flaw is?
A: Gosh sir, I'm a terrible workaholic. I'm also a perfectionist, I try too hard, I care too much, etc.

Seriously, is that a question about me in general, or is that just an IQ test?

 

[Umbran]

Silly, yes. But it’s not like Bugaboo ever gave the impression he was really serious, and thus quite as ridiculous.

The silliness was in the people who took him seriously....

 

[Jfdlsjfd]

Honestly, the 5 years plan can make sense sometimes, to check if the candidate has inquired into the job to know what he can expect in terms of progression over time*. Or to know if you'd like to multiclass to warlord apply to management position in time, when you're applying for a mid-level technical position, for example. This is far from the worst question I was ever asked.

* Of course, that works only for companies that have long term perspective form their employees and don't see them totally as expandable workforce. There are fewer of them than in the past.

 

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