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Re:Ask HN: What do you think when companies ask for gritty p... by refurb on Monday September 19, 2022 @09:15AM (#32897864)
I hope you're not suggesting that language appropriate for 6 years is also appropriate for adults looking for jobs?

I mean, yes, grit, determination and tenacity are all great things to teach a child who doesn't know what they are (or at least what they're called).

But an adult? Looking for a job?

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Re:Ask HN: What do you think when companies ask for gritty p... by cowuser666 on Monday September 19, 2022 @11:14AM (#32899472)
Notwithstanding the replication crisis, "grit" is a social psychology term that has been popularized in recent years. It's presented as a desirable trait for lifetime success. I think attributing this perceived relative debasement to a company is a bit much.
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Re:Ask HN: What do you think when companies ask for gritty p... by mechanical_bear on Monday September 19, 2022 @11:53AM (#32900017)
Yes, some of the language is appropriate to use for either. English has great flexibility like that. Grit is one of those words that is appropriate for either audience.
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