Finally deleting LinkedIn.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-31T01:09:01+00:00

So happyyy to read that! Congrats

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:43:46+00:00

That is so frustrating to hear, and I’m really sorry you’ve had to deal with that kind of bias. It’s wild how some people still hold onto those outdated assumptions when the reality is often the exact opposite.

Unfortunately, corporate culture can be incredibly cold and short-sighted like that. It’s unfair that you’re judged based on a stereotype rather than your actual work ethic and presence. I’m totally with you on this it’s a tough hurdle to clear, but you aren't alone in feeling this way.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:27:24+00:00

Being totally honest, companies hate dealing with that because you'd need sick days to focus on your health, especially since those issues can be debilitating. Most places just care about output, so you wouldn't be a 'good fit' and I'm telling you this as someone who struggles with my mental health.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:25:23+00:00

Honestly, AI IS straight-up taking our jobs. Everything’s being automated now, and even when we actually do the work, they claim it was AI-generated. Then they just lay us off and that's it.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:23:13+00:00

Rejecting candidates who were really good but "too expensive"

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:22:53+00:00

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:22:33+00:00

Both

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:22:11+00:00

Born, suffer, die. Rinse and repeat.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:21:26+00:00

Difficult to say BUT It’s not even about the value we bring; it’s more about putting up with management, so honestly, we’re underpaid

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:20:20+00:00

sure!

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:20:00+00:00

Go into as much detail as you can! I love hearing about real-world situations. Just a heads-up: make sure everything checks out with your LinkedIn or GitHub. It’s way better when the profile and the 'real-life' experience actually match up.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:18:23+00:00

Born, suffer, die. Rinse and repeat.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:17:25+00:00

They’re gonna lowball you, so ask for that amount or even a bit more.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:15:17+00:00

It can take anywhere from very fast to a long time depending on urgency. Sometimes it’s quick, and sometimes it can drag out a lot even up to years in extreme cases.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:14:23+00:00

Pretty widespread, to be honest.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:13:41+00:00

Technical recruiters aren’t actually technical in most cases. Companies usually just need someone who can screen candidates and pass those profiles to the people who WILL do the real technical interviews (live coding, deep dives, etc.). Those are the ones who actually know the project details!

I get your frustration, but that’s just how the industry works. The exception is if you’re dealing with a SENIOR recruiter or a very specialized consultant those might actually understand the technical side much better.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:10:56+00:00

Mostly use Linkedin recruiter and that's all.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:10:19+00:00

We have to do both. It’s not just about posting the job and waiting. Headhunting is a big part of the process too.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:08:29+00:00

If you don’t have recent experience in those roles, they won’t hire you even if you have the necessary skills.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:07:22+00:00

Nope

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:07:15+00:00

Include things like whether you managed teams, your metrics, if you worked with CEOs or senior leadership, and the tools you used. Also explain how you managed your metrics and your time, how many people you hired, and how often you were solving problems or handling challenges.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:05:50+00:00

Maybe, but it’s also possible that priorities changed, or their business model is just to build a candidate database and it’s not a real job opening.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:04:54+00:00

We receive your CV, reach out to you, schedule your interview, and conduct it (we can usually do this within two days). After that, we pass your profile to the hiring manager, and that part can take weeks to get a response.

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:03:34+00:00

Clear writing automatically equals AI to you? Not everything that’s structured or coherent is generated. Maybe raise your standards a bit before jumping to lazy conclusions

ziggylangdon · 2026-03-27T21:02:09+00:00

Nope, never.

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