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Re:Facebook Tools Are Used to Screen Out Older Job Seekers, ... by gowld on Tuesday May 29, 2018 @12:46PM (#17180807)
Why would a founder want to hire someone who doesn't believe in their business?
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Re:Facebook Tools Are Used to Screen Out Older Job Seekers, ... by s73v3r_ on Tuesday May 29, 2018 @12:58PM (#17180928)
I think the attitude that calling someone out on their bullshit is, "not believing in their business," is a huge part of the problem.
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Re:Facebook Tools Are Used to Screen Out Older Job Seekers, ... by logfromblammo on Tuesday May 29, 2018 @12:56PM (#17180906)
Because the majority of startups are bullshit businesses that are destined to fail, and only those who can recognize the intrinsic problems with them could ever help the founders pivot to something sane and profitable before the runway is gone.
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