Ask HN: Does a quick, “Are you considering new jobs?” phone call bother you?

Re:Ask HN: Does a quick, “Are you considering new jobs?” pho... by cauterized on Tuesday January 17, 2017 @06:56AM (#13416738)

Don't call me on the phone about anything unless it's an emergency. I don't need interruptions.

In fact, I no longer answer the phone at all unless I recognize the number, since otherwise I'd be listening to telemarketing spam every 15 minutes.

But even without the spam, I loathe the phone as a mode of communication. What about yet another recruiting offer that I'm not the least bit interested in requires a phone call? I don't care if it's better for the recruiter. It's way worse for me.

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Re:Ask HN: Does a quick, “Are you considering new jobs?” pho... by J-dawg on Tuesday January 17, 2017 @08:16AM (#13417182)

I agree. With something like a job offer that requires a bit of contemplation before going ahead, email is clearly the better method of communication. Usually after these calls they end up emailing over the job description anyway.

I can only assume they somehow get better results from phoning people, because they persist in doing it. Although I'm surprised this is the case.

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Re:Ask HN: Does a quick, “Are you considering new jobs?” pho... by wayn3 on Tuesday January 17, 2017 @11:18AM (#13418730)

people who are slightly older than the average hackernewser still have the reflex of running to the phone when it rings. they cant not do it.

its really got at getting someones attention. and once they answered it, they think its too rude to "just hang up".

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Re:Ask HN: Does a quick, “Are you considering new jobs?” pho... by cauterized on Tuesday January 17, 2017 @01:17PM (#13419727)

And that fact makes it really rude to call them for anything that isn't urgent or important for them. It's why telemarketers are so reviled.

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