Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

> Maybe cut the ageist bullshit down a notch and hire some people who come with experience instead of making the same mistakes over and over.

Hey, they're more than happy to hire anyone who can pass a four-hour CS undergrad final as a mid-level engineer, regardless of age or experience.



Fairly sure that was sarcasm, in which case I approve.

One of the things that people learn in college is that college is way harder than high school and a bunch of things that didn’t matter much in high school are super important. Same thing happens when you leave college.

College teaches a bunch of skill that will absolutely save your ass once a month, maybe once a week at first. Then you have to learn a bunch of skills that save your ass every single day.

It is rare that I compliment Microsoft, but somehow they managed to hire people right out of college and not give them Peter Pan syndrome, while Google has failed at this. And I think it starts with the interview process. MS looked for improvisation. Google focuses on book learning.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: