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Re: [ST] Does your employer know you ride?



I wouldn't read too much into it. Passionate interest in at least one well
defined activity is a pretty good indicator of certain desirable personality
traits. OTOH, high risk activities can also be viewed negatively because
they introduce some uncertainty. (Can I trust you to not f*ck up my planning
with frostbite or shin-splints?) That said, hedging or being outright
dishonest is the worst possible way to begin a relationship. If asked, speak
openly and from the heart. That in itself is worth something.



- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Snyder" <bensnyder@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] Does your employer know you ride?


> I agree.  Having interviewed a handful of people for
> technical positions, I would much rather someone tell
> me they like to ride a motorcycle, rollerblade, play
> basketball - something (anything) that gets them away
> from technology.  If people are willing to step away
> from work-like activities, then they are more apt to
> develop better relationships with coworkers.
>
>
>
> > Really though,  do you think that this would be held
> > against you?
> >
> > Andy
> >
> > Dave Bardell wrote:
> >
> > >Congrats George!!  Neat -- I often wonder if I
> > should be honest if that
> > >question came up.
> > >But I'm still trying to get an interview -- since
> > April and no nibbles yet.
> > >
> > >Dave Bardell
> > >MillerSTown, PA
> > >'01 ST in brg
> > >AMA Lifer
> > >RAT
> > >TSRA "Olde Dawg"
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> > >George Cope
> > >Subject: [ST] Does your employer know you ride?
> > >
> > >
> > >So there I am at the third interview for a great
> > new job and I am asked by
> > >one of the nine interviewers "What do you like to
> > do in your spare time?"
> > >
> > >I always thought I should keep my passion for
> > motorcycling out of my
> > >professional life, at least until I am settled into
> > the job.  <snip>
> > >
> > >Now I have to decide if I am going to be honest.
> > So, I reluctantly confide
> > >that I love motorcycling. Another interviewer
> > smiles and says "What KIND of
> > >motorcycle?"
> > >
> > >It turns out that he has a 1969 Triumph and the
> > other interviewers thought
> > >my hobby was kind of cool.
> > >
> > >And I got the job!
> > >
> > >George Cope
> > >Roseville, CA
> > >'99 ST Midnight
> > >
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