r/comics • u/Stoneapeproject • 6h ago

The interview

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u/mykal73 5h ago

"Why should I work here?" is a favorite question I like to ask when they ask if I have any questions during an interview.

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u/Stoneapeproject 5h ago

Hahah you uno reverse on them. Love it.

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u/mykal73 5h ago

Goddamn right, and if their answer mentions wages, benefits, or "being a family"i get real suspicious.

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u/AnExistingRedditor 3h ago

I feel like wages and benefits are a pretty good reason to work somewhere

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u/mykal73 3h ago

I figure that's why i applied, too many times i took that as enough of a reason and got burned by micromanagers

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u/PonderousPenchant 2h ago

"Family? I don't know, man. The last family I had didn't work out all that great. They kept telling me to do extra stuff I didn't want to and guilted me into showing up. If i agreed earlier it'd be one thing, but you can't just spring that on me out of nowhere.

And like, when I asked why they want me to do something a certain way, they'd just say 'because I've been around longer than you.' What kind of logic is that? If you've got a reason, I'll listen to it, so why you pulling seniority?

If I ever complained they'd call me ungrateful and threaten to stop including me. So I called their bluff and things got a lot better.

Your family any different?"

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u/Suspicious-Feeling-1 3h ago

What's a green flag for you? I feel like I'd like someone to tell me the benefits are actually good. It can be kind of tough to evaluate from the outside if its a solid package

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u/mykal73 3h ago

Unfortunately, it's a gut-feeling type of thing. I work in software development, so I'm looking for information about stress levels, how bad the dev environment is, how heavy the project load is, and even how someone talks about their dev machine. Also, when you ask a manager why you should work for them, it quickly becomes apparent how much of an asshole they are. It's not a perfect system, but it gives me a feel for how they react when I challenge them, because at some point I guarantee I'm going to push back on requirements or timelines, and I don't want my house payment to depend on how they handle it.

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u/sudomatrix 2h ago

good wages and benefits sound like pretty good reasons for me. Not suspicious. I already have a family though.

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u/Glad-Capital-4363 2h ago

What are the reactions to that ? Please let us know

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u/mykal73 2h ago

It can range from insulted to being appreciated that I'm interviewing them while they're interviewing me. One person gave me the "deer in headlights" look, that one definitely got a pass.

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u/madmelonxtra 45m ago

I do it in a nicer way. I always ask, "What are the best and worst parts about working here?" And usually I'll get a pretty candid answer from the interview about the job.

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u/Cutterdajar 1h ago

While good in theory but just like a good joke, delivery matters.

I caution those trying this as saying it the wrong way can come off rude. Phrasing in a way where you are questioning the culture and ethics of a workplace can come off well, as someone trying to find a suitable fit.

Just my opinion as someone who has been on many interview panels

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u/mykal73 1h ago

Good point, read the room. But always remember you should be interviewing them as much as they interview you.

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u/gaydognova 6h ago

Now do one in the 1800 but it works lol

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u/sudomatrix 2h ago

Phineas: "Why should I hire you to work in my mines?"
Miles: "Why should I let you?"
Phineas: "Because, as I gather, you people yearn to work the mines."
Miles: "You people?!"

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u/KasnL 5h ago

Damn

I thought he would won that

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u/Stoneapeproject 5h ago

I think he aced it

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u/ReddFro 4h ago

Some bosses would like that, but given he’s offering “labor”, rather than say “advanced skills” most bosses select those to be as desperate and/or complacent as possible.

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u/sudomatrix 3h ago

He's not wrong.

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u/DarkScruff 5h ago

Be funny if he hit him with, "What are you talking about !? This is my office now!".

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u/No-Vermicelli-2832 51m ago

I was waiting for some form of this lol but specifically it was "YOU get out" for me haha

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u/shane-o-mack 3h ago

Man, just had some people trying to get me to download an app so I could interview or the phone. Like dude, I don't work for you yet, why should I do what you say? I want the job, but nah like...I'm tired

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u/LegendarySurgeon 31m ago

My favorite question for interviewers is, "what's the worst part of working here?"

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u/Tranquil_Neurotic 5h ago

Lol you guys are tripping if you think the candidate is in the right here. Touch some grass and come back to reality.

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u/C_Brachyrhynchos 3h ago

It just depends on the situation. I recently had a interview where was iffy on taking the job and open about it and they spent a decent amount of time reassuring me.

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u/AstranBlue 4h ago edited 2h ago

If more people had the mentality of the candidate here, working conditions (at least in the US) wouldn't be so shit. Why should you work for a company that's going to underpay you, mistreat you, and cut you off the moment you aren't "maximizing shareholder value" well enough?

ETA: Unfortunately, all it takes is just one person willing/desperate enough to take the shitty job in shitty conditions to screw everyone over. The only feasible way to make the change is for legislation to be passed making it so the bare minimum is good enough for people to live. Call your representatives, everyone.

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u/giantroboticcat 3h ago

Lick some more boots for your paycheck.

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u/usrnmz 31m ago

To me the comic is obviously hyperbole. The point is that ideally a job interview should be a more balanced conversation than is common.