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Got rejected by a potential employer on the grounds of overcompetence. (hexbear.net)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by to c/chat@hexbear.net
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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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[–] [S] 5 points 2 years ago (2 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.

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