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Re:The latest trend for tech interviews: Days of unpaid home... by monocasa on Thursday April 19, 2018 @03:47PM (#16879436)
I don't see how paying them for their time fixes the work/life balance and already have another job combo?
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Re:The latest trend for tech interviews: Days of unpaid home... by hulahoof on Thursday April 19, 2018 @06:57PM (#16880894)
For one, a potential employee may find it worthwhile to take an unpaid personal day to complete the challenge of they are compensated.

It also shows the company is semi interested and not just meeting the consideration requirements before selecting an already chosen candidate.

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