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Re:The tech sector teardown is more catharsis than crisis by Beltalowda on Wednesday May 18, 2022 @12:56PM (#31425031)
I'm interviewing right now, and thus far still plenty of interviews. It probably matters what kind of thing you're looking for: I mostly prefer small outfits but stay away from SF-style "venture-backed" setups in the first place. Turns out that outside of the "bubble" the economy is just churning along as usual. The position I'm most excited about now is just a small self-funded company making something useful and is making a profit (shock and horror).

That said, I did have a job offer that was rescinded at the last moment (which is why I'm out of a job, since I quit my previous position – probably not the smartest move but I really hated it there, so...) but that could just be coincidence as well.

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Re:The tech sector teardown is more catharsis than crisis by bckr on Wednesday May 18, 2022 @03:16PM (#31426530)
> That said, I did have a job offer that was rescinded at the last moment

At what point in the process was it rescinded? Had you already accepted or even started the process of getting your equipment / Onboarding?

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Re:The tech sector teardown is more catharsis than crisis by Beltalowda on Wednesday May 18, 2022 @05:19PM (#31427810)
After third interview on Friday: "I'll send a contract this afternoon, let me know what you think and when you can start". "Great, looking forward to starting!"

Next Monday: "Oh sorry, no".

But by then I had already quit. As I said, perhaps not the smartest move, but I hated it so much and I feel a lot happier since I quit, so shrug. It's all good; no hard feelings. These things happen.

Also, should be pointed out I didn't reply to a job vacancy, but applied via an "open solicitation" through a connection. So they weren't specifically looking for someone to fill a specific role, and it was more "hey, this looks like a good developer I heard good stories about, so let's talk!"

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