Of course, how would they know if you don’t list any? Oh, that’s right, PRISM. Fully expect that people who don’t have social media accounts to get accused of having them simply because someone else shares the same name and did say First Amendment protected stuff, like Donald Trump is a terrible fucking president and should be impeached.

Sorry person with the last name Erdude. I guess you aren’t getting into the US now.

Moth says no.

Nobody expects the Mothquisition

Neat data point! I wonder if you changed it to swat or cops if it would have the same

Which makes me wonder, is the training set full of enough trigger discipline to have generated that without prompting? Or did OP go back and add that to the prompt?

it has always looked light blue-ish, like a periwinkle, and gold to me, as well

Lemmy sings!

Like they’ll test me on frameworks or ask me some very archaic questions which is just so frustrating to get through like I haven’t had that much experience that they’re demanding from me even in entry level positions it’s been like that.

Unfortunately, there is probably someone in the same boat as you but has a passion for the field and is able to answer all of their tricky questions. Be the best at what you do. Did you immediately go home after these interviews and study everything they asked that you didn’t know? As an early career technologist, you’ll need to put in a lot of hours studying and applying knowledge. You’re at a disadvantage because you need to prove to them that you will add value to their organization. A CS degree isn’t enough. I’ve interviewed and rejected plenty of MS degree holders too. What matters is demonstrated ability. If you’ve not setup a portfolio of personal projects, or contributions to FOSS, you need to do that. And I’m not talking about vibe coded slop, but your own blood, sweat, and tears. That will demonstrate practical skill. Getting involved in a FOSS community can make a big difference in increasing your network and getting you exposed to others that might be looking for hands. Plus, it is cool and you’ll meet really smart peeps. If you really want to be RIF proof, you need to be really good and have a very good network of people that would love to work with you.

TL;DR: git gud

Phrasing?

When this happens, I feel like this

You really need to look for mistakes humans are less likely to make.

Yeah, like the “descriptions and pointers / connectors are all messed up.” Or including nonsense like “tain”.

I am all for benefit of the doubt here, but only when it is warranted. The probability of this being a single prompt generated image is very, very high. And no amount of “hastily slapped together” excuses it.

Probably AI generated.

TL;DR;AS(AI Summary):

Title: Deep in Mordor where the shadows lie: Dystopian tales of that time when I sold out to Google

The blog post “Deep in Mordor where the shadows lie: Dystopian tales of that time when I sold out to Google” details the author’s disillusionment with Google after working there in 2007. Initially drawn to Google’s progressive image, they experienced overwork, underpayment, and a stifled culture that belied its promises – particularly regarding “20% time.” Attempts to voice employee dissatisfaction were met with management backlash, exposing a stark divide between full-time staff and exploited temps/contractors. This experience sparked a political awakening, revealing the inherent cruelty of capitalism and the moral compromises of working for a company built on surveillance and profit. The post critiques Google’s practices and, more broadly, systemic injustice, detailing a personal journey of realizing and resisting exploitation.

You’re extra sensitive to reading the minds of non-human animals and can’t turn it off. All the time. Forever.

And that secret third thing: pooping.

to both continue gifting grifting investors and for broader PR.

But maybe it is indeed gifting investors something, say a pile of bullshit

bash.org quotes!

I put on my robe and wizard hat!

Wow, TIL.

some random internet source

Masterclass in how to say “ass-to-ass” without actually saying it.