Subj : Re: New job blues
To   : McDoob
From : Nigel Reed
Date : Wed Jun 29 2022 13:39:22

On Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:09:37 -0400
"McDoob" <mcdoob@21:4/135> wrote:

> The process of getting a new job is full of self-doubt.
> 
> I didn't even want to apply. 
> 
> I got the interview. And I kicked that interview straight in the
> balls. Apparently, I set a company record for fastest time completing
> the aptitude test. Also, the company needs a harder aptitude test...
> 
> And yet, as the dawn begins to glow, I am again full of self-doubt! I
> do not deserve it. I am not good enough, even though I know I am; I'm
> still waiting for the other shoe to drop.
> 
> Well, if they're stupid enough to give me a job, I'm stupid enough to
> take it.


I've been getting a lot of Facebook memories recently about my job hunt
and how I had a technical skills test which I blew through. I don't
think they expected me to finish so quick, especially with about 6-8 of
my potential peers sitting watching my every move.

Then they started peppering me with random questions like name some DNS
record types, so I pepper off the odd ones like SOA, PTR, and threw in
a CNAME. Anyway, I got the job. It wasn't paying as much as I wanted,
but I bided my time. Now with a promotion and bonus, I'm making close
to double what I started out making. 

I have no problems taking their money, just as they will not have any
problem RIFing me should the economy flow south. By giving you a job,
they're not doing you any favors. They're filling a gap they need to
fill, until they need to unfill it. Worthy or not, job hiring simply
isn't about you, so I wouldn't worry about it. if they hire you, you
obviously fit their needs.
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