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Got rejected by a potential employer on the grounds of overcompetence. (hexbear.net)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I did well at the interview. I produced not one but two different solutions to the test problem that was given to me, with time to spare. Today, I receive an e-mail where they say that they are afraid they can't provide me with 'conditions suitable for my level of knowledge and skills'.

How in the world am I supposed to get re-employed if I get rejected from entry-level jobs because of my overcompetence, but don't have the job experience in the area where I can work long-term for the non-entry-level jobs?
I love crapitalism. /s

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yeah i don't like it either but it's not something you're allowed to be bad at. Think of it like youre talking to a pig. You never tell em the truth, you play the game. It's not lying, this a dance with moves both parties know. Bow your head, say the lines, play the part. I promise you the interviewer is doing the same. Don't make the mistake thinking you're making a human connection. Both sides just need to fit the role someone else wrote for them, and both sides will be happy if you play your part well.

Dont think of it as lying, it's more than that. It's an elaborate play and you need to fulfill your role

No i don't like it either, but i am good at it. I always feel like shit after but i get to contemplate suicide with a full belly in my own bed.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yeah i don't like it either but it's not something you're allowed to be bad at

I am not neurotypical enough to be good at lying. At the very least, lying creatively, i.e. coming up with falsehoods.

Think of it like youre talking to a pig. You never tell em the truth

I do tell pigs truth, even though they don't understand me. Pigs are nice and smart, just like all the other cats.

I promise you the interviewer is doing the same

I'm aware. I am still horrible at lying.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Ah, well then i am not sure what to say. You can't prepare false answers to expected questions before-hand? I am sorry, that sounds very difficult to deal with. Wish i had another idea

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

At best I can do omission.