18th January 2022, 3:08 PM
(This post was last modified: 18th January 2022, 3:09 PM by Different. Edited 1 time in total.)
(16th January 2022, 10:37 PM)Master Raiden Wrote: Not one of the options, but I would try calling them and ask to change it to a video interview since it's too dangerous to drive with black ice on the road. Going to the interview is no guarantee that you'll get the job anyway, so it's a lot to risk for potentially nothing. I could also say that my car/tires are unsuitable for poor conditions.
At least that will hide the fact that I woke up late, which is never a good excuse for anything.
Bad news is, you have to show up in person. No video interviews will take place 🥶
(17th January 2022, 12:01 AM)Delphinoid Wrote: I'd rather just get kicked out by the landlord than risk becoming a "game developer" (i.e., menial labourer) for a company like Blizzard.
What gaming company would you prefer to work for and why?
(17th January 2022, 3:33 AM)Northadox Wrote: 1) I would NEVER willingly sign up to produce garbage, exploitative proprietary software! Even if it wasn't for my radical opinions concerning computing ethics, I would still hold my nose at the thought of helping develop the kusoge Activision-Blizzard puts out, not even mentioning the terrible treatment of developers in these sorts of industries where software is just this junky product with a shelf-life rather than something that can be re-used. CRINGE!
What gaming company would you prefer to work for and why?
(17th January 2022, 7:19 AM)Mystery Wrote: Stay the hell home and tell them to reschedule. I'm not risking my life over a chance at a job.
But it's six figures 😮🤩💰
(17th January 2022, 7:30 AM)Kribbles Wrote: I feel like this means you gotta do it. Honesty always wins out, kinda wish you could do #1 and #2 both. It's also a bit... well... a lot of interviews are virtual now too. I'm sure they'd be understanding too.
Yeah you don't have much of a choice but to do it in person. Good luck on the slippery roads 💀
(17th January 2022, 11:23 AM)Uptight 534 Wrote: So, I “landed” a job, but still have to interview… Yeah, I would call them, explain the roadway concerns and ask if they can reschedule or do anything virtual. Honestly, with being COVID, doing a virtual interview is common and not “unprofessional” whatsoever.
If a game developer (as opposed to a hospital) forces you to drive in poor road conditions and cannot be flexible during these, “unprecedented times” (*groan*), than you would be better off not working for them.
But it's six figures 💰😱
