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		deepsun on Feb 21, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Databricks counts being laid off as “red flag” That's dishonesty on your side, and a real red flag. Laid off and fired is different things.

norgie on Feb 21, 2023 | [–]

I'm not defending it as a good idea, but where's the dishonesty? It honestly seems more like just a waste of your time unless you really need the job NOW

oh_nonono on Feb 21, 2023 | [–]

>That's dishonesty on your side

Oh no! Oh, the humanity!

deepsun on Feb 21, 2023 | [–]

Naaah, it's for their own self-esteem and purposefulness.

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