Re:Ask HN: Will a FAANG resume one day be the equivalent of ...
by version_five on Sunday October 24, 2021 @09:37PM
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Enron was a fraud.
And I think for most of the rank and file, other than the brand, their work experience would still be considered legit.
Maybe FAANG (honestly not sure what N did, but anyway), you could consider more like tobacco experience. There may be some highly judgemental people that hold it against you, but overall, what most employers care about is the work you did, and not the ethics or your entire industry.
I think the insurance industry is as unethical as one could be, but I wouldn't hold insurance experience against someone, anymore than I would facebook experience.
And I think for most of the rank and file, other than the brand, their work experience would still be considered legit.
Maybe FAANG (honestly not sure what N did, but anyway), you could consider more like tobacco experience. There may be some highly judgemental people that hold it against you, but overall, what most employers care about is the work you did, and not the ethics or your entire industry.
I think the insurance industry is as unethical as one could be, but I wouldn't hold insurance experience against someone, anymore than I would facebook experience.