Re:Ask HN: Would you go work for Facebook ("Meta")?
by mcherm on Thursday July 11, 2024 @07:16AM
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I am not a fan of many of their products, and I have turned down hiring managers at meta before.
But I wouldn't rule out working for the company. Look, I am old enough to remember the time when Microsoft was the antithesis (and sworn enemy) of the open source movement. Yet today, they are a completely different company.
So, even if there are some things I don't like about Meta, I would still seriously consider any particular offer, and decide whether to accept it based on the details of the position, not the reputation of the company.
But I wouldn't rule out working for the company. Look, I am old enough to remember the time when Microsoft was the antithesis (and sworn enemy) of the open source movement. Yet today, they are a completely different company.
So, even if there are some things I don't like about Meta, I would still seriously consider any particular offer, and decide whether to accept it based on the details of the position, not the reputation of the company.