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jedbergyesterday at 11:38 PM1 replyview on HN

Another thing making a comeback -- reference checks. I had to supply references for my first job in 1999. Then I wasn't asked for them again until 2024, and then for every job after that.


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bitwizetoday at 12:13 AM

Whatchoo talkin about, Willis? I've had to supply references for every job I've had.

Somehow it seems every other hackernews was living in a much better timeline, job-wise, than I during the ZIRP era.