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Ali Spittel

I really dislike people sending them multiple times in a row. I had someone reach out three times in a week recently with no response and escalating levels of rudeness.

I dislike being reached out to with junior positions, as someone whose title has "lead" in it right now.

Contract positions seem unethical to me usually unless it's part-time work.

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rhymes

Contract positions seem unethical to me usually unless it's part-time work.

Hi Ali. Can I ask you to elaborate? What do you mean?

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Ali Spittel

Hey, for sure. I think it's awesome for people who are interested in contract roles, but I've also seen companies essentially treat contractors like full time employees, but just don't give them benefits or pay them for vacation time and that's what I think of whenever recruiters approach me with positions like that.

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rhymes

Ah yes! Yes, yes, that happens a lot here.

I taught you meant it was unethical to be a contractor, that's why I didn't get it.

Thanks!

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Ali Spittel

Oh not at all! For sure!