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I might be offered a position as a software developer at a company that produces software for the cannabis industry. I don't have any legal, ethical, or moral issues with the job, company, or industry in general.
The question I have is if I take the job and then leave at some point in the future, will my resume find it's way to the HR trash can due to the industry?
If I saw a resume from somebody that worked in this industry, I don't think it would bias me against the applicant but I'm not sure if this is a common sentiment.
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I might be offered a position as a software developer at a company that produces software for the cannabis industry. I don't have any legal, ethical, or moral issues with the job, company, or industry in general.
The question I have is if I take the job and then leave at some point in the future, will my resume find it's way to the HR trash can due to the industry?
If I saw a resume from somebody that worked in this industry, I don't think it would bias me against the applicant but I'm not sure if this is a common sentiment.
software-industry hiring-process new-job
asked Aug 10 at 23:38
user91157
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Dukeling, HorusKol, scaaahu, gnat, 385703 Aug 12 at 14:34
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Whether or not this will be seen negatively will probably come down to the beliefs of the individual.
– Dukeling
Aug 10 at 23:41
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If the industry is legal in the jurisdiction where you were working for that industry, it probably wouldn't matter to liberal types... on the other hand, more conservative folks may well be biased against the association. Conversely, someone working for a weapons manufacturer may experience biased opinion from a liberal, but be totally supported by more conservative types. But we can't tell you what everyone will think about any given thing.
– HorusKol
Aug 11 at 1:37
I don't see this causing any issues for you. After all, you are writing software, not growing cannabis.
– Lumberjack
Aug 11 at 2:14
They just produce software for the cannabis industry or is that only part of what they do? End of the day you're not in the cannabis industry, your in the software industry, doesn't matter if your companies clients are pharmaceuticals or mafia.
– Kilisi
Aug 11 at 4:09
@Kilisi it definitely matters if the clients are mafia, you'll probably get thrown into jail for that. but agree that bc this company sells software and not drugs it's not such an issue.
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Aug 11 at 10:12
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I might be offered a position as a software developer at a company that produces software for the cannabis industry. I don't have any legal, ethical, or moral issues with the job, company, or industry in general.
The question I have is if I take the job and then leave at some point in the future, will my resume find it's way to the HR trash can due to the industry?
If I saw a resume from somebody that worked in this industry, I don't think it would bias me against the applicant but I'm not sure if this is a common sentiment.
software-industry hiring-process new-job
asked Aug 10 at 23:38
user91157
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I might be offered a position as a software developer at a company that produces software for the cannabis industry. I don't have any legal, ethical, or moral issues with the job, company, or industry in general.
The question I have is if I take the job and then leave at some point in the future, will my resume find it's way to the HR trash can due to the industry?
If I saw a resume from somebody that worked in this industry, I don't think it would bias me against the applicant but I'm not sure if this is a common sentiment.
software-industry hiring-process new-job
asked Aug 10 at 23:38
user91157
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asked Aug 10 at 23:38
user91157
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asked Aug 10 at 23:38
user91157
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asked Aug 10 at 23:38
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Dukeling, HorusKol, scaaahu, gnat, 385703 Aug 12 at 14:34
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Dukeling, HorusKol, scaaahu, gnat, 385703 Aug 12 at 14:34
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Whether or not this will be seen negatively will probably come down to the beliefs of the individual.
– Dukeling
Aug 10 at 23:41
1
If the industry is legal in the jurisdiction where you were working for that industry, it probably wouldn't matter to liberal types... on the other hand, more conservative folks may well be biased against the association. Conversely, someone working for a weapons manufacturer may experience biased opinion from a liberal, but be totally supported by more conservative types. But we can't tell you what everyone will think about any given thing.
– HorusKol
Aug 11 at 1:37
I don't see this causing any issues for you. After all, you are writing software, not growing cannabis.
– Lumberjack
Aug 11 at 2:14
They just produce software for the cannabis industry or is that only part of what they do? End of the day you're not in the cannabis industry, your in the software industry, doesn't matter if your companies clients are pharmaceuticals or mafia.
– Kilisi
Aug 11 at 4:09
@Kilisi it definitely matters if the clients are mafia, you'll probably get thrown into jail for that. but agree that bc this company sells software and not drugs it's not such an issue.
– bharal
Aug 11 at 10:12
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Whether or not this will be seen negatively will probably come down to the beliefs of the individual.
– Dukeling
Aug 10 at 23:41
1
If the industry is legal in the jurisdiction where you were working for that industry, it probably wouldn't matter to liberal types... on the other hand, more conservative folks may well be biased against the association. Conversely, someone working for a weapons manufacturer may experience biased opinion from a liberal, but be totally supported by more conservative types. But we can't tell you what everyone will think about any given thing.
– HorusKol
Aug 11 at 1:37
I don't see this causing any issues for you. After all, you are writing software, not growing cannabis.
– Lumberjack
Aug 11 at 2:14
They just produce software for the cannabis industry or is that only part of what they do? End of the day you're not in the cannabis industry, your in the software industry, doesn't matter if your companies clients are pharmaceuticals or mafia.
– Kilisi
Aug 11 at 4:09
@Kilisi it definitely matters if the clients are mafia, you'll probably get thrown into jail for that. but agree that bc this company sells software and not drugs it's not such an issue.
– bharal
Aug 11 at 10:12
Whether or not this will be seen negatively will probably come down to the beliefs of the individual.
– Dukeling
Aug 10 at 23:41
Whether or not this will be seen negatively will probably come down to the beliefs of the individual.
– Dukeling
Aug 10 at 23:41
1
1
If the industry is legal in the jurisdiction where you were working for that industry, it probably wouldn't matter to liberal types... on the other hand, more conservative folks may well be biased against the association. Conversely, someone working for a weapons manufacturer may experience biased opinion from a liberal, but be totally supported by more conservative types. But we can't tell you what everyone will think about any given thing.
– HorusKol
Aug 11 at 1:37
If the industry is legal in the jurisdiction where you were working for that industry, it probably wouldn't matter to liberal types... on the other hand, more conservative folks may well be biased against the association. Conversely, someone working for a weapons manufacturer may experience biased opinion from a liberal, but be totally supported by more conservative types. But we can't tell you what everyone will think about any given thing.
– HorusKol
Aug 11 at 1:37
I don't see this causing any issues for you. After all, you are writing software, not growing cannabis.
– Lumberjack
Aug 11 at 2:14
I don't see this causing any issues for you. After all, you are writing software, not growing cannabis.
– Lumberjack
Aug 11 at 2:14
They just produce software for the cannabis industry or is that only part of what they do? End of the day you're not in the cannabis industry, your in the software industry, doesn't matter if your companies clients are pharmaceuticals or mafia.
– Kilisi
Aug 11 at 4:09
They just produce software for the cannabis industry or is that only part of what they do? End of the day you're not in the cannabis industry, your in the software industry, doesn't matter if your companies clients are pharmaceuticals or mafia.
– Kilisi
Aug 11 at 4:09
@Kilisi it definitely matters if the clients are mafia, you'll probably get thrown into jail for that. but agree that bc this company sells software and not drugs it's not such an issue.
– bharal
Aug 11 at 10:12
@Kilisi it definitely matters if the clients are mafia, you'll probably get thrown into jail for that. but agree that bc this company sells software and not drugs it's not such an issue.
– bharal
Aug 11 at 10:12
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The question I have is if I take the job and then leave at some point in the future, will my resume find it's way to the HR trash can due to the industry?
The short answer is that there is probably some non-zero percent chance that the association with the cannabis industry might hurt your prospects in a very small number of roles that you apply for.
This is probably not a good reason to skip out on the opportunity though.
I say this because if a company would pass solely on such a factor, then they completely ruled you out for something that has virtually no impact on your ability to perform the job. It is their loss if they want to filter on such criteria, and you might be better off avoiding a company that makes decisions like that.
answered Aug 11 at 6:57
Joshua Rowe
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In my opinion the answer can only be opinion based.
You could have the same doubt after accepting a position in a weapon company: someone could be scared by a new hire that may come to work with a weapon under the belt.
What about the gambling industry? Someone may think that you work there because you like betting and then discard your application.
Ever worked on some XXX site? Scared by biased opinion about that on your resume? It depends on the country, obviously.
If it is a legit job that's not against your beliefs/opinions/interest/whatever you should submit your CV.
answered Aug 12 at 6:58
Paolo
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It might have at least a minor impact.
I'm a very liberal/progressive software engineer in a location where medical marijuana is legal and recreationals largely culturally accepted. There is even a software development firm in town that caters to firms in that industry (might even be the same one you're considering). I know people who use marijuana.
Even I would hesitate to consider an applicant who went to work in that field though and if someone like me is going to have even a mild concern, there will probably be many more who will outright condemn it.
There are a few concerns I'd have if a resume with weed experience came across my desk:
All else equal, why work there when other options were available to the candidate, considering that other people might look unfavourably upon it? Were they desperate? Are they unskilled?
Does this person get high?
What kind of work environment are they used to/expecting? Were their co-workers high on the job and how might that affect their work ethic?
Are they going to evanglise the medical benefits of weed around the office?
Do they take their career seriously or is this just a paycheck? I prefer to work with people who spend time improving their skills, keeping up with new developments in our field, and striving to do excellent work. If they're willing to work at a place that might tarnish their career, are they going to be spending time on the weekend keeping up with professional education or are they getting high?
answered Aug 11 at 6:50
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if someone worked for a brewery, would you worry they are used to drinking at work? How is #2 germane to coding, or #4 a problem? I do appreciate your candor though, kudos and +1 for that.
– dandavis
Aug 11 at 7:59
1
Most of them are non sense... So if I worked on a software producing sex toys HR would think "does this person use them at work?" "Are they going to evangeilse the benefit of sex toys around the office?"
– Cris
Aug 12 at 17:18
If I designed software for a spa company, would you assume I spend my weekends lying back in a chair with cucumbers on my eyes listening to a harp?
– AffableAmbler
Aug 12 at 19:52
1. Long-term us of sex toys isn't going to damage knowledge a worker's cognitive abilities. So I really don't care if they use them or not outside of work.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:35
2. The nature of the concerns (not assumptions) about a candidate are not simple "worked in industry X therefore might use X's product". If you worked for the NRA, I'm going to wonder if you're a gun fanatic. If you worked for Uber, I'm going to be concerned that you're a sexual preditor.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:50
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The question I have is if I take the job and then leave at some point in the future, will my resume find it's way to the HR trash can due to the industry?
The short answer is that there is probably some non-zero percent chance that the association with the cannabis industry might hurt your prospects in a very small number of roles that you apply for.
This is probably not a good reason to skip out on the opportunity though.
I say this because if a company would pass solely on such a factor, then they completely ruled you out for something that has virtually no impact on your ability to perform the job. It is their loss if they want to filter on such criteria, and you might be better off avoiding a company that makes decisions like that.
answered Aug 11 at 6:57
Joshua Rowe
46318
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up vote
2
down vote
The question I have is if I take the job and then leave at some point in the future, will my resume find it's way to the HR trash can due to the industry?
The short answer is that there is probably some non-zero percent chance that the association with the cannabis industry might hurt your prospects in a very small number of roles that you apply for.
This is probably not a good reason to skip out on the opportunity though.
I say this because if a company would pass solely on such a factor, then they completely ruled you out for something that has virtually no impact on your ability to perform the job. It is their loss if they want to filter on such criteria, and you might be better off avoiding a company that makes decisions like that.
answered Aug 11 at 6:57
Joshua Rowe
46318
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
The question I have is if I take the job and then leave at some point in the future, will my resume find it's way to the HR trash can due to the industry?
The short answer is that there is probably some non-zero percent chance that the association with the cannabis industry might hurt your prospects in a very small number of roles that you apply for.
This is probably not a good reason to skip out on the opportunity though.
I say this because if a company would pass solely on such a factor, then they completely ruled you out for something that has virtually no impact on your ability to perform the job. It is their loss if they want to filter on such criteria, and you might be better off avoiding a company that makes decisions like that.
answered Aug 11 at 6:57
Joshua Rowe
46318
The question I have is if I take the job and then leave at some point in the future, will my resume find it's way to the HR trash can due to the industry?
The short answer is that there is probably some non-zero percent chance that the association with the cannabis industry might hurt your prospects in a very small number of roles that you apply for.
This is probably not a good reason to skip out on the opportunity though.
I say this because if a company would pass solely on such a factor, then they completely ruled you out for something that has virtually no impact on your ability to perform the job. It is their loss if they want to filter on such criteria, and you might be better off avoiding a company that makes decisions like that.
answered Aug 11 at 6:57
Joshua Rowe
46318
answered Aug 11 at 6:57
Joshua Rowe
46318
answered Aug 11 at 6:57
Joshua Rowe
46318
answered Aug 11 at 6:57
Joshua Rowe
46318
46318
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add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
In my opinion the answer can only be opinion based.
You could have the same doubt after accepting a position in a weapon company: someone could be scared by a new hire that may come to work with a weapon under the belt.
What about the gambling industry? Someone may think that you work there because you like betting and then discard your application.
Ever worked on some XXX site? Scared by biased opinion about that on your resume? It depends on the country, obviously.
If it is a legit job that's not against your beliefs/opinions/interest/whatever you should submit your CV.
answered Aug 12 at 6:58
Paolo
1,1481410
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up vote
2
down vote
In my opinion the answer can only be opinion based.
You could have the same doubt after accepting a position in a weapon company: someone could be scared by a new hire that may come to work with a weapon under the belt.
What about the gambling industry? Someone may think that you work there because you like betting and then discard your application.
Ever worked on some XXX site? Scared by biased opinion about that on your resume? It depends on the country, obviously.
If it is a legit job that's not against your beliefs/opinions/interest/whatever you should submit your CV.
answered Aug 12 at 6:58
Paolo
1,1481410
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
In my opinion the answer can only be opinion based.
You could have the same doubt after accepting a position in a weapon company: someone could be scared by a new hire that may come to work with a weapon under the belt.
What about the gambling industry? Someone may think that you work there because you like betting and then discard your application.
Ever worked on some XXX site? Scared by biased opinion about that on your resume? It depends on the country, obviously.
If it is a legit job that's not against your beliefs/opinions/interest/whatever you should submit your CV.
answered Aug 12 at 6:58
Paolo
1,1481410
In my opinion the answer can only be opinion based.
You could have the same doubt after accepting a position in a weapon company: someone could be scared by a new hire that may come to work with a weapon under the belt.
What about the gambling industry? Someone may think that you work there because you like betting and then discard your application.
Ever worked on some XXX site? Scared by biased opinion about that on your resume? It depends on the country, obviously.
If it is a legit job that's not against your beliefs/opinions/interest/whatever you should submit your CV.
answered Aug 12 at 6:58
Paolo
1,1481410
answered Aug 12 at 6:58
Paolo
1,1481410
answered Aug 12 at 6:58
Paolo
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answered Aug 12 at 6:58
Paolo
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It might have at least a minor impact.
I'm a very liberal/progressive software engineer in a location where medical marijuana is legal and recreationals largely culturally accepted. There is even a software development firm in town that caters to firms in that industry (might even be the same one you're considering). I know people who use marijuana.
Even I would hesitate to consider an applicant who went to work in that field though and if someone like me is going to have even a mild concern, there will probably be many more who will outright condemn it.
There are a few concerns I'd have if a resume with weed experience came across my desk:
All else equal, why work there when other options were available to the candidate, considering that other people might look unfavourably upon it? Were they desperate? Are they unskilled?
Does this person get high?
What kind of work environment are they used to/expecting? Were their co-workers high on the job and how might that affect their work ethic?
Are they going to evanglise the medical benefits of weed around the office?
Do they take their career seriously or is this just a paycheck? I prefer to work with people who spend time improving their skills, keeping up with new developments in our field, and striving to do excellent work. If they're willing to work at a place that might tarnish their career, are they going to be spending time on the weekend keeping up with professional education or are they getting high?
answered Aug 11 at 6:50
Glen Pierce
6,04841327
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if someone worked for a brewery, would you worry they are used to drinking at work? How is #2 germane to coding, or #4 a problem? I do appreciate your candor though, kudos and +1 for that.
– dandavis
Aug 11 at 7:59
1
Most of them are non sense... So if I worked on a software producing sex toys HR would think "does this person use them at work?" "Are they going to evangeilse the benefit of sex toys around the office?"
– Cris
Aug 12 at 17:18
If I designed software for a spa company, would you assume I spend my weekends lying back in a chair with cucumbers on my eyes listening to a harp?
– AffableAmbler
Aug 12 at 19:52
1. Long-term us of sex toys isn't going to damage knowledge a worker's cognitive abilities. So I really don't care if they use them or not outside of work.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:35
2. The nature of the concerns (not assumptions) about a candidate are not simple "worked in industry X therefore might use X's product". If you worked for the NRA, I'm going to wonder if you're a gun fanatic. If you worked for Uber, I'm going to be concerned that you're a sexual preditor.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:50
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It might have at least a minor impact.
I'm a very liberal/progressive software engineer in a location where medical marijuana is legal and recreationals largely culturally accepted. There is even a software development firm in town that caters to firms in that industry (might even be the same one you're considering). I know people who use marijuana.
Even I would hesitate to consider an applicant who went to work in that field though and if someone like me is going to have even a mild concern, there will probably be many more who will outright condemn it.
There are a few concerns I'd have if a resume with weed experience came across my desk:
All else equal, why work there when other options were available to the candidate, considering that other people might look unfavourably upon it? Were they desperate? Are they unskilled?
Does this person get high?
What kind of work environment are they used to/expecting? Were their co-workers high on the job and how might that affect their work ethic?
Are they going to evanglise the medical benefits of weed around the office?
Do they take their career seriously or is this just a paycheck? I prefer to work with people who spend time improving their skills, keeping up with new developments in our field, and striving to do excellent work. If they're willing to work at a place that might tarnish their career, are they going to be spending time on the weekend keeping up with professional education or are they getting high?
answered Aug 11 at 6:50
Glen Pierce
6,04841327
3
if someone worked for a brewery, would you worry they are used to drinking at work? How is #2 germane to coding, or #4 a problem? I do appreciate your candor though, kudos and +1 for that.
– dandavis
Aug 11 at 7:59
1
Most of them are non sense... So if I worked on a software producing sex toys HR would think "does this person use them at work?" "Are they going to evangeilse the benefit of sex toys around the office?"
– Cris
Aug 12 at 17:18
If I designed software for a spa company, would you assume I spend my weekends lying back in a chair with cucumbers on my eyes listening to a harp?
– AffableAmbler
Aug 12 at 19:52
1. Long-term us of sex toys isn't going to damage knowledge a worker's cognitive abilities. So I really don't care if they use them or not outside of work.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:35
2. The nature of the concerns (not assumptions) about a candidate are not simple "worked in industry X therefore might use X's product". If you worked for the NRA, I'm going to wonder if you're a gun fanatic. If you worked for Uber, I'm going to be concerned that you're a sexual preditor.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:50
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up vote
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It might have at least a minor impact.
I'm a very liberal/progressive software engineer in a location where medical marijuana is legal and recreationals largely culturally accepted. There is even a software development firm in town that caters to firms in that industry (might even be the same one you're considering). I know people who use marijuana.
Even I would hesitate to consider an applicant who went to work in that field though and if someone like me is going to have even a mild concern, there will probably be many more who will outright condemn it.
There are a few concerns I'd have if a resume with weed experience came across my desk:
All else equal, why work there when other options were available to the candidate, considering that other people might look unfavourably upon it? Were they desperate? Are they unskilled?
Does this person get high?
What kind of work environment are they used to/expecting? Were their co-workers high on the job and how might that affect their work ethic?
Are they going to evanglise the medical benefits of weed around the office?
Do they take their career seriously or is this just a paycheck? I prefer to work with people who spend time improving their skills, keeping up with new developments in our field, and striving to do excellent work. If they're willing to work at a place that might tarnish their career, are they going to be spending time on the weekend keeping up with professional education or are they getting high?
answered Aug 11 at 6:50
Glen Pierce
6,04841327
It might have at least a minor impact.
I'm a very liberal/progressive software engineer in a location where medical marijuana is legal and recreationals largely culturally accepted. There is even a software development firm in town that caters to firms in that industry (might even be the same one you're considering). I know people who use marijuana.
Even I would hesitate to consider an applicant who went to work in that field though and if someone like me is going to have even a mild concern, there will probably be many more who will outright condemn it.
There are a few concerns I'd have if a resume with weed experience came across my desk:
All else equal, why work there when other options were available to the candidate, considering that other people might look unfavourably upon it? Were they desperate? Are they unskilled?
Does this person get high?
What kind of work environment are they used to/expecting? Were their co-workers high on the job and how might that affect their work ethic?
Are they going to evanglise the medical benefits of weed around the office?
Do they take their career seriously or is this just a paycheck? I prefer to work with people who spend time improving their skills, keeping up with new developments in our field, and striving to do excellent work. If they're willing to work at a place that might tarnish their career, are they going to be spending time on the weekend keeping up with professional education or are they getting high?
answered Aug 11 at 6:50
Glen Pierce
6,04841327
answered Aug 11 at 6:50
Glen Pierce
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answered Aug 11 at 6:50
Glen Pierce
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answered Aug 11 at 6:50
Glen Pierce
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if someone worked for a brewery, would you worry they are used to drinking at work? How is #2 germane to coding, or #4 a problem? I do appreciate your candor though, kudos and +1 for that.
– dandavis
Aug 11 at 7:59
1
Most of them are non sense... So if I worked on a software producing sex toys HR would think "does this person use them at work?" "Are they going to evangeilse the benefit of sex toys around the office?"
– Cris
Aug 12 at 17:18
If I designed software for a spa company, would you assume I spend my weekends lying back in a chair with cucumbers on my eyes listening to a harp?
– AffableAmbler
Aug 12 at 19:52
1. Long-term us of sex toys isn't going to damage knowledge a worker's cognitive abilities. So I really don't care if they use them or not outside of work.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:35
2. The nature of the concerns (not assumptions) about a candidate are not simple "worked in industry X therefore might use X's product". If you worked for the NRA, I'm going to wonder if you're a gun fanatic. If you worked for Uber, I'm going to be concerned that you're a sexual preditor.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:50
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if someone worked for a brewery, would you worry they are used to drinking at work? How is #2 germane to coding, or #4 a problem? I do appreciate your candor though, kudos and +1 for that.
– dandavis
Aug 11 at 7:59
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Most of them are non sense... So if I worked on a software producing sex toys HR would think "does this person use them at work?" "Are they going to evangeilse the benefit of sex toys around the office?"
– Cris
Aug 12 at 17:18
If I designed software for a spa company, would you assume I spend my weekends lying back in a chair with cucumbers on my eyes listening to a harp?
– AffableAmbler
Aug 12 at 19:52
1. Long-term us of sex toys isn't going to damage knowledge a worker's cognitive abilities. So I really don't care if they use them or not outside of work.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:35
2. The nature of the concerns (not assumptions) about a candidate are not simple "worked in industry X therefore might use X's product". If you worked for the NRA, I'm going to wonder if you're a gun fanatic. If you worked for Uber, I'm going to be concerned that you're a sexual preditor.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:50
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if someone worked for a brewery, would you worry they are used to drinking at work? How is #2 germane to coding, or #4 a problem? I do appreciate your candor though, kudos and +1 for that.
– dandavis
Aug 11 at 7:59
if someone worked for a brewery, would you worry they are used to drinking at work? How is #2 germane to coding, or #4 a problem? I do appreciate your candor though, kudos and +1 for that.
– dandavis
Aug 11 at 7:59
1
1
Most of them are non sense... So if I worked on a software producing sex toys HR would think "does this person use them at work?" "Are they going to evangeilse the benefit of sex toys around the office?"
– Cris
Aug 12 at 17:18
Most of them are non sense... So if I worked on a software producing sex toys HR would think "does this person use them at work?" "Are they going to evangeilse the benefit of sex toys around the office?"
– Cris
Aug 12 at 17:18
If I designed software for a spa company, would you assume I spend my weekends lying back in a chair with cucumbers on my eyes listening to a harp?
– AffableAmbler
Aug 12 at 19:52
If I designed software for a spa company, would you assume I spend my weekends lying back in a chair with cucumbers on my eyes listening to a harp?
– AffableAmbler
Aug 12 at 19:52
1. Long-term us of sex toys isn't going to damage knowledge a worker's cognitive abilities. So I really don't care if they use them or not outside of work.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:35
1. Long-term us of sex toys isn't going to damage knowledge a worker's cognitive abilities. So I really don't care if they use them or not outside of work.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:35
2. The nature of the concerns (not assumptions) about a candidate are not simple "worked in industry X therefore might use X's product". If you worked for the NRA, I'm going to wonder if you're a gun fanatic. If you worked for Uber, I'm going to be concerned that you're a sexual preditor.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:50
2. The nature of the concerns (not assumptions) about a candidate are not simple "worked in industry X therefore might use X's product". If you worked for the NRA, I'm going to wonder if you're a gun fanatic. If you worked for Uber, I'm going to be concerned that you're a sexual preditor.
– Glen Pierce
Aug 12 at 20:50
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Whether or not this will be seen negatively will probably come down to the beliefs of the individual.
– Dukeling
Aug 10 at 23:41
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If the industry is legal in the jurisdiction where you were working for that industry, it probably wouldn't matter to liberal types... on the other hand, more conservative folks may well be biased against the association. Conversely, someone working for a weapons manufacturer may experience biased opinion from a liberal, but be totally supported by more conservative types. But we can't tell you what everyone will think about any given thing.
– HorusKol
Aug 11 at 1:37
I don't see this causing any issues for you. After all, you are writing software, not growing cannabis.
– Lumberjack
Aug 11 at 2:14
They just produce software for the cannabis industry or is that only part of what they do? End of the day you're not in the cannabis industry, your in the software industry, doesn't matter if your companies clients are pharmaceuticals or mafia.
– Kilisi
Aug 11 at 4:09
@Kilisi it definitely matters if the clients are mafia, you'll probably get thrown into jail for that. but agree that bc this company sells software and not drugs it's not such an issue.
– bharal
Aug 11 at 10:12