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Please stop the coding challenges

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261 points CrazyEmi | 2 comments | 15 Nov 24 15:32 UTC | HN request time: 0.422s | source
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itake ◴[15 Nov 24 16:06 UTC] No.42148135[source]▶
> What companies often ignore is the extra time candidates invest beyond the “suggested time” for these tests.

This is a feature not a bug. Companies are testing if you can focus and complete a hard uncomfortable challenging task, because at your job you’re expected to do things you don’t want to do, but will be rewarded for doing.

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1. teeray ◴[15 Nov 24 16:19 UTC] No.42148294[source]▶
Companies are backhandedly selecting for those who can invest the most time beyond the suggested time (read: single, childless people in their early 20s who live at home) and those who are willing to work insane hours. It's a pledge of fealty before you are graced with an interview. 15 pieces of flair is the minimum, but it's up to you whether or not you want to just do the bare minimum.
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2. itake ◴[15 Nov 24 18:07 UTC] No.42149351[source]▶
I knew one person that used sick leave (for mental health) to take time off to prep for job interviews due to the toxic work environment.

That is an option if you have higher personal obligations and are struggling mentally.