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Re:Ask HN: The unlimited resources interview question by Endy on Wednesday July 25, 2018 @03:05AM (#17607394)
I've never been crazy enough to ask this; but it's simple - Do you actually want to be doing this work, or do you do this work because you need to survive?
Re:Ask HN: The unlimited resources interview question by gallerdude on Wednesday July 25, 2018 @09:45AM (#17609157)
Which answer would you prefer?
Re:Ask HN: The unlimited resources interview question by Endy on Thursday July 26, 2018 @07:07AM (#17616488)
Well, most recruiters would say "the honest answer" - but the reality is that you need to make it clear that you want to be doing their kind of work; because that way they feel comfortable that you're not going to up and leave.

Honestly, upon some reflection and having done some talking to other people both currently in and (like me) formerly in recruiting, this question might indicate a place that's afraid of high turnover - or on a dimmer note, one where they're worried about the work environment might cause people to leave if they're not 100% bought-in on the company's methodology.