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I can’t believe employers wont take time to explain why he was rejected


This is because of all liabilities you open yourself to. Any feedback you give may turn into a lawsuit.


I used to give feedback regardless, and I found that at least 80% of the time candidates weren't able to accept it -- they wanted to argue that I came to the wrong conclusion, that my assessment was flawed, that they knew the topic and just didn't perform well and can they please have another chance, etc.

I eventually had to stop after I received a death threat from one particularly upset individual. After I reverted to noncommittal HR-ese, I never had a single candidate push back on their rejections.

I still strongly believe that companies have a responsibility to at least let candidates know when they've been rejected; the increasing prevalence of "ghosting" in hiring is unjustifiable.


The ADA ruined everything! First came the wheelchair ramps, and now the mask dispensers in front of every lobby entrance.

The covid mask dispensers are compact enough, but the Hannibal Lecter ones take up some serious square footage right at the entrance. Has anyone considered fire safety?

It’s even worse when stores mandate both for employee safety! Which goes on first?

It’s probably necessary on Market St in SF, tbh.




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