Herodes (OP)
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March 19, 2012, 02:34:16 PM |
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I guess off topic is the right section for this post! I just went to a job interview for a coding job today. When I talked about current projects, I mentioned bitcoinmarket24.com and that we were selling bitcoin, a cryptocurrency. I mentioned it casually as I would've mentioned 'selling pounds or selling euros'. I kind of expected that the interviewer would ask something like 'Bitcoin, huh, what's that ?'. Well, no such response, actually he didn't bat an eyelid. Could've been many reasons for the lack of surprised response. But it's kind of cool to mention bitcoin in everyday talk, like it's a common thing.
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420
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September 15, 2012, 05:32:25 PM |
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me guess you didn't get the job?
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September 15, 2012, 06:35:55 PM |
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If you don't get the job, at least now you know the reason.
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Nefario
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September 15, 2012, 09:26:39 PM |
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At bitcoin2012 you can speak with people about bitcoin as though they know what they're talking about.
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September 15, 2012, 09:29:15 PM |
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Maybe he thought it was some Internet game currency, e.g. WoW gold? Hope it didn't ruin your chances and that you get the job though.
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September 15, 2012, 09:32:06 PM |
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Maybe he thought it was some Internet game currency, e.g. WoW gold? Hope it didn't ruin your chances and that you get the job though. This. When I begin to explain Bitcoins to someone who is not familiar, I feel like they automatically think it is simply an internet game currency.
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danieldaniel
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September 16, 2012, 01:18:31 AM |
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Let us know if you get the job.
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Herodes (OP)
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September 16, 2012, 02:02:05 AM |
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Christ guys: Original posting: Mentioned bitcoin in a job interview. March 19, 2012, 02:34:16 PM First response: Posted on: September 15, 2012, 05:32:25 PM Posted by: 420 me guess you didn't get the job? It's been like 6 months guys, that's like ancient history on the interwebz. Other than that, I'm fairly content with everything.
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September 16, 2012, 02:05:46 AM |
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Christ guys: Original posting: Mentioned bitcoin in a job interview. March 19, 2012, 02:34:16 PM First response: Posted on: September 15, 2012, 05:32:25 PM Posted by: 420 me guess you didn't get the job? It's been like 6 months guys, that's like ancient history on the interwebz. Other than that, I'm fairly content with everything. Totally didn't notice 420 bumped this before I replied.
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420
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September 16, 2012, 03:35:29 AM |
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Topic deserved a reply, better late than never
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September 16, 2012, 10:02:51 AM |
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Almost every day I find someone intrigued by bitcoin and willing to listen, who then promise to research more later.....most people love the concept it just blows their minds! I say dont be ashamed of bitcoin or who you are, if a company can see you are forward thinking and honest, that can only be a good thing. Mentioning you use it to buy stuff of silk road, not such a good idea
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Herodes (OP)
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September 16, 2012, 09:36:27 PM |
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I mention bitcoin just like any everyday item these days.
And I talk about bitcoin with a lot of people. So perhaps some of them become bitcoiners, if not, they have at least heard about it.
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420
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September 17, 2012, 04:16:00 AM |
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it's not secret big names are thinking about bitcoin at this point now
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September 17, 2012, 07:52:57 PM |
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~7 months ago i was being interviewed and i brought up bitcoins - this old lady that was doing the preliminary interview said something to the effect of "oh you mean that thing on the good wife show...those are real?!"
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420
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September 17, 2012, 08:00:05 PM |
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~7 months ago i was being interviewed and i brought up bitcoins - this old lady that was doing the preliminary interview said something to the effect of "oh you mean that thing on the good wife show...those are real?!"
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September 17, 2012, 08:00:59 PM |
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I wish more people knew bitcoin at my place... I have only met some fellow computer geeks, libertarians/entrepreneurs, financial auditors and bank employees who have heard/read about bitcoin but even less of them have used it.
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