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Not really talking about the current job situation, but do you ever notice how there are no postings for really obscure positions that definitely exist but are never posted anywhere? I feel like David Graeber would have a lot to say

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sounds kinda like affirmative action but for your social circle

Extreme example, but I believe that’s maybe what @[email protected] was getting at? Like you could have all of the qualifications, but you’re passed up by default because of who you are

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

It's definitely very frustrating as someone to whom social interaction doesn't come naturally.