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Re:Want to hire the best programmers? Offer growth by sq_ on Tuesday July 23, 2019 @04:26PM (#20509914)
That's honestly an amazing strategy. Adds a pretty big extra layer of thought about whether the decision to call you would be worth it.
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Re:Want to hire the best programmers? Offer growth by logifail on Tuesday July 23, 2019 @05:24PM (#20510357)
> Adds a pretty big extra layer of thought [..]

I don't think the average <employer/line manager/assistant actually making the phone call> cares about it nearly as much as one might think they would:

Boss: "we need to reach $person urgently, get them on the line for me..." <walks back into office>

Assistant: "Sir, yes, sir"* <looks up numbers, calls $person's wife>

* or local equivalent

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Re:Want to hire the best programmers? Offer growth by hanniabu on Tuesday July 23, 2019 @07:09PM (#20511038)
Not just that, but they also need to convince your wife that you're needed
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