Re:Advice to new managers: don't joke about firing people
by notJim on Wednesday June 10, 2020 @03:18PM
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Turning this into an issue of mere comfort betrays a great deal of privilege. Many, arguably most, people are a firing or two away from poverty and misery. In tech, this can be especially true of people early in their careers, and especially those from less-advantaged backgrounds. If you get fired from your first tech job, and your manager talks a bunch of shit about you, that may be your last tech job.
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Re:Advice to new managers: don't joke about firing people
by pc86 on Wednesday June 10, 2020 @03:47PM
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Even in the current climate employers are desperate for (good) developers, at all points on the experience spectrum.
If you live in a city you can probably get an interview the day after you get fired. Sooner if you're willing to use a recruiter.
Re:Advice to new managers: don't joke about firing people
by Sodman on Wednesday June 10, 2020 @06:14PM
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While this is true, saying "I got fired from my first and only job in tech. Also I can't provide any professional references because my manager has a grudge against me" can be a red flag for your next employer, or even next few employers (whether justified or not).
Re:Advice to new managers: don't joke about firing people
by mepiethree on Thursday June 11, 2020 @03:56AM
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Is this still true during Coronavirus? I know my company at least has raised our interview standard