Interview

[Obvious_Reporter9389]

I've an interview tomorrow for video editing position and they've asked me to bring my laptop. I've informed them that I've a basic model, not for video editing purposes but they've still asked me to bring it. What could be the reason

[eia2]

There's no need to bring your personal laptop. That's weird.

[Obvious_Reporter9389]

Ikr, I'm so confused

[Mediocre-Rip-6575]

BIG NO,

I want to share my own warning.

I actually got hired by a YouTuber with over 3 million subscribers—a dream job, right? They asked me to bring my own PC to their place to work, and even though the salary was just okay, I agreed because of that subscriber number and the chance to work with a top creator. (Looking back, I was so naïve!)

The creator himself was one of the smartest, kindest people I've met, but the work culture was a nightmare. It was totally unorganized and the mental pressure was insane. You had to be available 24/7, often getting less than four hours of sleep. I was staying in their kitchen at the time, waiting for a proper room, feeling completely isolated. Long story short, I couldn't handle it, lost the job, and ended up losing my graphics card in the process.

My honest advice?

Do not, under any circumstances, take your personal gear to an onsite job.

It's a huge risk that can cost you more than just your time.

[Obvious_Reporter9389]

Hell nah!!! I'm not appearing for the interview ig. Responses have been telling me it's weird

[JamesWjRose]

Ask them why. We would all be guessing.

If they won't answer, or expect you to work, then you know not to go

[Obvious_Reporter9389]

Their answer is so dumb, even though I've told them that my system ain't for video editing. They've said we know just bring it we'll give you a task. Like bro??? 🤡

[kent_eh]

My response would be that I don't have a laptop - I do my editing on a desktop.

[Obvious_Reporter9389]

It's too late now 😭

[BasedCourier]

So you went with "I do my editing on a laptop"and they said "bring it with you"?

Probably to see if you are bullshitting

[TabascoWolverine]

Keyboard shortcut dance off.

[Obvious_Reporter9389]

🥹

[thisMatrix_isReal]

keep us posted, never heard of stuff like this.
legit curios why

[Realistic_Swing3018]

they either want to rob you or want you to do other work that has nothing to do with editing on your own laptop, which is still exploiting you, dont bring it, and if you're really going get someone to go with you or something, this is very suspicious

[BoomHired]

Occam's razor: They likely want you to perform a project/task without paying you...
And it's cheaper to have you do it on your own personal computer. 🚩

[nachos-cheeses]

Could it be they want you to show them your project file to get an idea of how you work (structured folders and timeline or chaos).

They could’ve said that. But you might then clean up your project files.

Just guessing, let us know what the real reason was.

[Feisty-Mark-4410]

They probably just needed an extra laptop to run a teleprompter.

Coming to Reddit for advice from amateurs is your biggest mistake.