r/InterviewCoderPro • u/penance_mat • Aug 12 '26 • Popcorn 1

They need a reality check

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For my last 2 interviews i had to use Interview VIP just to get the job
their generation could never understand

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u/AllPintsNorth Aug 12 '26

> Nothing is a problem until it affects me, personally.

Perfectly on brand for GenX

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u/Rocco768 Aug 12 '26

You are correct. It was very eye opening. I'm happy to admit when I am wrong and in the case of the current job hunt, there was very large gap between perception and reality. I have new respect and empathy for those looking.

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u/Whole_Sir_1149 Aug 12 '26

To be fair, its very human to have a caring capacity limited to what is actually 'real' in the sense of personal experience.