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The problem here is that you are just wrong. You are speaking in universals that don't apply universally. I've been in software for near 25 years and have never interviewed anywhere that shared the practices you describe. Sure it's just a personal anecdote, but so is yours.

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No, you are wrong. The OP was talking about his experiences in Silicon Valley. I was also talking about my experiences in Silicon Valley not about yours outside of it. I can guarantee if you are in Silicon Valley, this is par for the course.

The OP mentions SV but doesn't restrict its comments to it. It states "But it's the reality of the industry right now." not "..reality of the industry right now in the valley."

I have no problem with your claims when restricted to the valley. They are pretty much spot on for it and a good reason not to live there.

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