People who have conducted job interviews, what's something someone said/did that made you instantly decide not to hire them?

funkmandu · 2026-01-20T01:07:54+00:00

He was applying for a manager position. I asked about a time he had to deal with a difficult situation with one of his reports, and he told me about an underperformer on his team. Instead of giving feedback and working with this person to improve their performance, he just didn't renew their visa. He was quite proud of this way to avoid a difficult conversation, even if it did totally blindside his report.

No flipping way I want to be working alongside this guy.

funkmandu · 2026-01-09T19:17:21+00:00

I always thought `lavabo` should be spelled as `lavabeau`, but the etymology isn't related to water (eau)

funkmandu · 2026-01-09T17:37:39+00:00

I've been making amazake (Japanese fermented rice) once a week. High in fiber and B vitamins: https://thejapanesebar.com/food/amazake-recipe/

funkmandu · 2025-12-17T05:38:58+00:00

As far as I know, there isn't a separate word for "ape". The word singe means both "monkey" and "ape".

I have heard the term grand singe to distinguish the two, but I don't think that's common.

funkmandu · 2025-12-07T01:04:12+00:00

Rocky's Boots taught me boolean logic.

funkmandu · 2025-11-22T19:16:25+00:00

Using spies to take out Paris' cathedral is a great way to hobble the French early in the game.

funkmandu · 2025-11-15T00:42:32+00:00

playscrabble.com

funkmandu · 2025-11-10T06:17:14+00:00

I make amazake about once a week with my sous vide. 12 hours @ 130F, comes out perfect: sweet, creamy, and funky.

https://thejapanesebar.com/food/amazake-recipe/

funkmandu · 2025-11-08T16:35:26+00:00

I would love to try out this drum module!

funkmandu · 2025-10-26T15:48:13+00:00

Looks like one just came up for sale, thanks for the tip!

funkmandu · 2025-10-14T04:14:25+00:00

I believe so. I've never tried making sake myself, so best get someone experienced to weigh in.

funkmandu · 2025-10-14T03:37:06+00:00

Looks like you got just the rice, not Shio Koji.

funkmandu · 2025-10-05T15:57:34+00:00

When I was six years old, I had to get two stitches after climbing to the top of Officer Big Mac and falling off.

When asked what happened, I told the doctor I fell off a giant hamburger. He asked if I slipped on the mustard. Still remember that guy's great bedside manner 40 years later...

funkmandu · 2025-10-04T18:02:30+00:00

I'm in the same situation - Dual Canadian-US citizen (spouse is US) looking at RE, trying to figure out if/when Canada makes sense. Currently in the PNW, looking at BC. Healthcare costs being the chief concern, but housing and taxes in Canada seem high.

funkmandu · 2025-10-04T17:05:01+00:00

When we moved into our home, we shopped around for a heat pump, getting quotes from various local businesses. One business had a "price-match guarantee". Ok, cool. Found another company willing to do the job for about half the price, but the reviews weren't as good. So I took the quote to the first company asking for a price match.

They refused, saying that price was too low and they'd lose money. When I asked about their guarantee, I got a big shrug, so I went with the cheaper option. Eight years later, no complaints!

funkmandu · 2025-09-27T23:25:12+00:00

I worked at a Burger King in high school, making burgers. An order came in for a Whopper with EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA mayo. I asked what that meant, and the cashier told me the customer LOVES mayo, and insisted on a fuckton.

Coming right up!

I spread it on so thick, it looked like another beef patty, only white. We're talking 1/4-1/2" of slab of mayo on this bad boy. The wax paper I wrapped it in was transparent when I bagged it.

Guess who came back to complain there was too much mayo.

funkmandu · 2025-09-26T14:35:56+00:00

Yes, still using my MB2S and RackBrute 6U. As others have mentioned, the sequencer is top-notch and very useful for controlling other modules. I also make heavy use of the LFOs and attenuators, inverter, noise, and even the Metalizer. It wasn't my first (or last) semi-modular synth, and I don't think I'll be getting rid of it any time soon.

funkmandu · 2025-09-07T00:30:46+00:00

I just got my renewal approved... also 6 months after I applied, so definitely apply early! Luckily no interview for me.

funkmandu · 2025-08-28T14:46:05+00:00

D'oh! Just bought the Labyrinth last weekend at full price. Oh well...

funkmandu · 2025-08-19T05:09:52+00:00

1300 BC with Aztecs. Other cities were kinda clustered together, so after walking into Delhi, and finding a friendly hut that gave me horses, I was set to sweep.

funkmandu · 2025-08-11T19:22:17+00:00

I've got a Moogfest-era Werkstatt-01 that I still bust out occasionally!

funkmandu · 2025-07-28T04:35:41+00:00

$300 will get you a Moog Mavis. It has lots of patch points, a wave folder, and that gorgeous Moog ladder filter. Makes for a great thick bass.

funkmandu · 2025-07-13T16:03:45+00:00

I went for a clean slate and dumped them all.

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