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Re: “Reasons you shouldn't join us: if you're looking for work-life balance.”

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Post by adamnemecek »

uptown wrote: post #7

Blockai: https://angel.co/blockai/jobs/32805-back-end-engineer PRODUCT Blockai is the first universal blockchain browser. A single platform for using the best blockchain apps, with a bitcoin wallet and social identity to make it simple to use. We’re making it fun to explore and publish on the blockchain, visualized as a filterable stream. The same way that Netscape took people into the world of the web, and built ope…

> We’re making it fun to explore and publish on the blockchain, visualized as a filterable stream.

Few things are as fun as exploring the blockchain.

Re: “Reasons you shouldn't join us: if you're looking for work-life balance.”

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Post by chojeen »

Why would anyone ever take a job like this when there are tons of interesting jobs that actually do have work-life balance and pay a hell of a lot better? Hell, you could still work long 6-day weeks if you wanted to, but at least that way you would have the option of taking a break.

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Post by littletimmy »

I'm curious to know what is this company that is a "once in a decade" opportunity "to change the world for the better".

Is there a limit to this ridiculousness? What's next? "Join our company because it is literally the only path to salvation. Seriously, your life is worthless if you pass this up." Boom... now your company is a cult.

Re: “Reasons you shouldn't join us: if you're looking for work-life balance.”

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Post by mc32 »

Gotta give them credit for being "honest". Of course it plays off on people wanting to appear as eager and not workshy, but this is pretty sadist and I imagine the company is being a bit masochistic in this job market.

Who in their right minds would work for people who openly espouse overwork and aggressive work environment? I'd like a follow up on their ability to retain workers, provided they don't get "reeducated" in the process.

I can't see how this could appeal to anyone beside new male graduates in a bit of a bind and have some latent sadist tendencies. Or people looking for sponsorship and might put up with this ridiculousness.

Re: “Reasons you shouldn't join us: if you're looking for work-life balance.”

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Post by iamcurious »

mkoryak wrote: post #5
Iftheshoefits wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

See, the trouble is there are people in this industry who would work at this place, and that contributes to lower wages and poorer working conditions. Sure, I won't work there but the fact that others will has an impact on me at least indirectly. I think that's sufficient reason to call out this kind of job/company for the bullshit it is.

Isn't that kind of like saying that those guys who always stay past 6pm or come in before 8am are assholes?

Of course not. But if they aren't demanding something for their efforts, they are misguided.

Re: “Reasons you shouldn't join us: if you're looking for work-life balance.”

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Post by Dewie »

some_furry wrote: post #3

Another reason: "You're primarily interested with salary." Sounds like this company prides itself on overworking their employees and paying them less than what they're worth. (Which is what a lot of companies do , but they aren't proud of it.)

I thought a salary was... you know... the primary thing that separates "a job" from "doing whatever the hell you want". But I guess I'm just not passionate enough to be a slave to other people's enterprises.

Re: “Reasons you shouldn't join us: if you're looking for work-life balance.”

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Post by littletimmy »

uptown wrote: post #7

Blockai: https://angel.co/blockai/jobs/32805-back-end-engineer PRODUCT Blockai is the first universal blockchain browser. A single platform for using the best blockchain apps, with a bitcoin wallet and social identity to make it simple to use. We’re making it fun to explore and publish on the blockchain, visualized as a filterable stream. The same way that Netscape took people into the world of the web, and built ope…

Wait $100k salary with 6% equity at max sounds not bad at all if you believe in their idea. Although I highly doubt they're a once in a decade opportunity that will be changing the world in a better way.

Re: “Reasons you shouldn't join us: if you're looking for work-life balance.”

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Post by jschwartzi »

mkoryak wrote: post #5
Iftheshoefits wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

See, the trouble is there are people in this industry who would work at this place, and that contributes to lower wages and poorer working conditions. Sure, I won't work there but the fact that others will has an impact on me at least indirectly. I think that's sufficient reason to call out this kind of job/company for the bullshit it is.

Isn't that kind of like saying that those guys who always stay past 6pm or come in before 8am are assholes?

What if you stay past 6 because you don't roll out of bed before 8?

Re: “Reasons you shouldn't join us: if you're looking for work-life balance.”

#20

Post by Dewie »

mc32 wrote: post #15

Gotta give them credit for being "honest". Of course it plays off on people wanting to appear as eager and not workshy, but this is pretty sadist and I imagine the company is being a bit masochistic in this job market. Who in their right minds would work for people who openly espouse overwork and aggressive work environment? I'd like a follow up on their ability to retain workers, provided they don't get "reeducated"…

And at least they're not being indirect about it. E.g., "passionate", "not the type to insist on leaving at exactly 5 pm."...
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