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Re:Favorite Interview Questions by ThrowawayR2 on Friday September 06, 2019 @04:13PM (#20899463)
> I'm trading a third of my life for money, but it can't be about the money?

There's a lot of things you or I could be doing for money; why this career path in particular?

Re:Favorite Interview Questions by ninkendo on Friday September 06, 2019 @09:05PM (#20901133)
> There's a lot of things you or I could be doing for money; why this career path in particular?

It pays... more money?

Re:Favorite Interview Questions by mgkimsal on Friday September 06, 2019 @04:50PM (#20899771)
> There's a lot of things you or I could be doing for money

Not for the amount this gig offers that aligns with my skills.

Re:Favorite Interview Questions by scarface74 on Saturday September 07, 2019 @04:34AM (#20902571)
Easy answer - I go into how I was computer geek from the 6th grade programming in assembly on 8 but computers and how much I’ve enjoyed seeing the progression of technology, being a part of it, and evolving as technology has evolved.

That answer does a few things and addresses some elephants in the room.

- why am I in my mid 40s and wanting a job as “just a developer”

- yes I am “old” but I’ve always kept up with $latesr_cool_kid tech.

- No,I’m not going to try to take your job as a manager.

- I’m okay with the amount you are paying which is slightly above market.

Re:Favorite Interview Questions by tjalfi on Friday September 06, 2019 @10:55PM (#20901503)
I prefer it to working in a warehouse, operating a microfilm machine, routing faxes, end user support, security consulting, and the other jobs I have had before this one.