> The duds were people who for one reason or other did not want to do what was assigned, yet took some time to say so. Personal issues for sure.
If there's one thing I don't want to do, it's work by assignment. I'm not a school kid, I'm a professional software developer. I'll tell you what needs to be done. You can inform me of the goals you have for the company, and I'll make sure that happens.
What I'm saying is that despite all my successes, you would consider me a 'dud'.
I'm perfectly happy to let people explore, that's why it takes a bit of time to determine that someone isn't going to work out. These guys I'm thinking of basically didn't want to do the job they were described. At least one of them changed careers, preferring something more to do with people than code. Fair enough, but for the hiring manager there's not that much warning. They still have the skills so they'll pass the interview, and the money on offer is enough to temporarily summon up some motivation.
If there's one thing I don't want to do, it's work by assignment. I'm not a school kid, I'm a professional software developer. I'll tell you what needs to be done. You can inform me of the goals you have for the company, and I'll make sure that happens.
What I'm saying is that despite all my successes, you would consider me a 'dud'.