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Sweden tested a 30 hour work-week and found it to be too costly. For some professions it just isn't realistic (e.g. supply chain/logistics industry).

For the professions where it is more realistic, maybe give them the option of finishing up the week at 30 hours but don't set a hard cut-off. I've found that the more work-hour freedom people are given, the better quality work ends up getting done.


Being quizzed on specific language syntax during in person interviews when they knew I didn't have much experience in that language was annoying.

Also, any mention of a cover letter was frustrating. I think hiring managers have enough info to decide if a phone interview makes sense with just a resume/Github, especially for a technical role.

Also, having to spend 20+ minutes creating an account with all my personal info just to submit an application stopped me from applying to multiple positions. That time adds up during a job search and makes it extra stressful, not to mention you end up feeling like you just dropped your resume into a black hole where it will never be seen.


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