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Re: My Startup Job Interview

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Post by danso » Thu, Sep 19, 2013, 1:06 PM UTC

bliti wrote: post #2

A guy in a shirt, a guy in a polo, and an Asian lady. Why not a lady? Not calling you racist, but it is interesting how the race of non-whites seems to be included in some manner like it is always relevant. Why not mention the race of the two other people? Is it less relevant? You only mention the lady once. What role did she play in the situation? Just curious.

Perhaps the Asian lady was unclothed?

Joking aside, it's possible that these details stuck in the OP's mind because she happened to be one of the only females and/or Asians in the group.

Re: My Startup Job Interview

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Post by alexmorse » Thu, Sep 19, 2013, 1:07 PM UTC

I'm looking forward to the collected essays "Somewhat verbatim guide on how not to run a company."

Re: My Startup Job Interview

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Post by gedrap » Thu, Sep 19, 2013, 1:08 PM UTC

bliti wrote: post #2

A guy in a shirt, a guy in a polo, and an Asian lady. Why not a lady? Not calling you racist, but it is interesting how the race of non-whites seems to be included in some manner like it is always relevant. Why not mention the race of the two other people? Is it less relevant? You only mention the lady once. What role did she play in the situation? Just curious.

Or he didn't think about it at all, it just popped to his head and he forgot how race-sensitive some people might be.

Re: My Startup Job Interview

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Post by altero » Thu, Sep 19, 2013, 1:11 PM UTC

bliti wrote: post #2

A guy in a shirt, a guy in a polo, and an Asian lady. Why not a lady? Not calling you racist, but it is interesting how the race of non-whites seems to be included in some manner like it is always relevant. Why not mention the race of the two other people? Is it less relevant? You only mention the lady once. What role did she play in the situation? Just curious.

Because otherwise someone else would complain it is white sausage fest?

Re: My Startup Job Interview

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Post by ianstallings » Thu, Sep 19, 2013, 1:13 PM UTC

bliti wrote: post #2

A guy in a shirt, a guy in a polo, and an Asian lady. Why not a lady? Not calling you racist, but it is interesting how the race of non-whites seems to be included in some manner like it is always relevant. Why not mention the race of the two other people? Is it less relevant? You only mention the lady once. What role did she play in the situation? Just curious.

I'm not calling you a racist, I'll just allude to it.

Why are you saying Dave the Polo Shirt guy was not white? He didn't mention that.. Not saying you're a racist..

Re: My Startup Job Interview

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Post by jaredstenquist » Thu, Sep 19, 2013, 1:15 PM UTC

I'd look at this as a positive experience. You were able to realize in an hour or two, with one visit, that XYZ company was not a good fit for you.

There's a good chance the next company will suck for some reason or another. On to the next one.

Re: My Startup Job Interview

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Post by Tichy » Thu, Sep 19, 2013, 1:15 PM UTC

bliti wrote: post #2

A guy in a shirt, a guy in a polo, and an Asian lady. Why not a lady? Not calling you racist, but it is interesting how the race of non-whites seems to be included in some manner like it is always relevant. Why not mention the race of the two other people? Is it less relevant? You only mention the lady once. What role did she play in the situation? Just curious.

Asian ladies tend to look different from Caucasian ladies. So it evokes a different picture. I don't think racism or sexism or anything needs to be cited. Sure, you can point out that he seems to be writing from the default perspective of a white Caucasian (assuming everybody else is also a white Caucasian, unless mentioned otherwise). Is that a crime? I think not. If you are from a different background and curious about the "race" of the guys, just ask.

Re: My Startup Job Interview

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Post by Gygash » Thu, Sep 19, 2013, 1:15 PM UTC

bliti wrote: post #2

A guy in a shirt, a guy in a polo, and an Asian lady. Why not a lady? Not calling you racist, but it is interesting how the race of non-whites seems to be included in some manner like it is always relevant. Why not mention the race of the two other people? Is it less relevant? You only mention the lady once. What role did she play in the situation? Just curious.

Because white and male are the default assumed race and gender[1].

[1]: http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/why-is-white-male...

Re: My Startup Job Interview

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Post by kazagistar » Thu, Sep 19, 2013, 1:15 PM UTC

facorreia wrote: post #10

> Wait, it's on production? What is this, Ender's Game? Great description of surprise push-to-production.

So much so that I feel the birth of a new slang expression.

Re: My Startup Job Interview

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Post by ryandetzel » Thu, Sep 19, 2013, 1:15 PM UTC

Sounds about right. You forgot the ridiculous comp sci question that you'll never use (or you could lookup easy enough) but they want to make sure you paid attention in class 5 years ago.