Thread by @QuintusCurtius

Going to do a thread here. Subject?

"Things Young Job Seekers Should Not Tolerate From Prospective Employers."

I know, you need a job. You feel at their mercy. You feel like they hold all the cards. Right?

Wrong. Fuck 'em. I wished I knew this stuff way back when.

1. Do not tolerate multiple, extended interviews. This is a red flag. Are you going to hire me, or what?
Multiple interviews is a sign that the company (or gov't) has an inflated view of itself. Bad sign. They want to jerk you around to break you down. Who needs this?

2. I remember, coming out of law school, I made the mistake of interviewing with this douchebag law firm. As part of the "interview," they made me write a fucking brief. I never should have done this. But I was young and naive. Learn from this.

3. Never accept these "unpaid internships." Another red flag. If they can't pay you for your time--even if it's only token pay--then fuck 'em. You do not need this shit. This unpaid shit opens the door to indentured servitude and it should never be accepted.

4. If some interviewer veers into inappropriate subjects like your gender, race, national origin, or any of that bullshit, that is also a red flag. To paraphrase Richard Pryor: In today's world, it's hard enough just to be a fucking human being, without all that other shit.

5. Never accept a job without a contract. There should be a clear understanding of what everything is, and is not. If they are not willing to put things in writing, walk. Trust me on this.

6. Value yourself. You have a tendency to think that you need these nibblers. Believe me, you don't. At the end of the day, you're better off working for yourself if you can't find a job that honors basic standards of human decency.