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re: Unprofessional item Gen Z brings to interviews may cost them a job
Posted on 9/21/26 at 6:27 pm to ShrevetownTiger
Posted on 9/21/26 at 6:27 pm to ShrevetownTiger
quote:What we’re saying is we didn’t
Maybe it is bullshite, but why give someone any reason at all to say no?
We had a drink synonymous with work and efficiency with us instead of relying on the employer to give us one.
If an employer would pass over me(I promise you I am an unbelievably great employee), because I had a beverage with me when I knew I’d be speaking a lot, then I lucked out and they’re a complete moron.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 6:29 pm to Jake88
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I or someone else will take them around to see the place and to lunch in some cases, depending on the job.
Do you judge them harshly based on their lunch order? I wouldn't be surprised but am sincerely wondering.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 6:32 pm to SallysHuman
No, not at all.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 6:36 pm to bigjoe1
The mistake was the Gen Z person not bringing one for the interviewer. If I have to interview these anxiety case job candidates, at least bring me some rocket fuel, Ritalin Kid. None of that Starbucks shite neither, it needs to be from one of those little coffee huts you find in mostly abandoned parking lots. Pretty sure they use real crack in their iced coffee.
This post was edited on 9/21/26 at 6:38 pm
Posted on 9/21/26 at 6:46 pm to bigjoe1
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emotional support iced lattes.
Those $9 coffees arent buying themselves.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 7:23 pm to bigjoe1
I abided by those norms when I was 21 but at almost 40 and not really needing anyone’s job, I’m gonna have a coffee if I’m in the mood.
Eating shite is just part of being young and desperate.
Eating shite is just part of being young and desperate.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 7:56 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
lol, if you’re talking about me, I haven’t worked in a warehouse since I was a teenager. In my position I routinely interviewed and hired kids from the top schools in the country. None of them strolled in with a drink or their mom.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 8:07 pm to bigjoe1
You forgot to mention the lululemon athletic wear with the iced latte!
Posted on 9/21/26 at 8:10 pm to Brosef Stalin
quote:Adderall really does make your mouth dry. Like bad
Can kids today not go 5 minutes without a coffee? I would regularly go all day from the time I left home in the morning to the time I got home from school without drinking anything. That was the norm for most people
Posted on 9/21/26 at 8:19 pm to SallysHuman
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Is it better to bring an 80oz Stanley? A beverage is a beverage and "coffee" has been a part of the business world as long as coffee and business has been around. Telling prospective job seekers to mind a wet ring or slurping is fine... avoiding a ubiquitous beverage all together is retarded.
No they are equally retarded. Most of the time when you show up for the interview they will offer you water or coffee. There is zero reason to bring one with you.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 8:22 pm to DiamondDog
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quote: “I don’t want to f–king work for you if you don’t want to hire me because I bring an iced coffee,” one Gen Z TikToker ranted, Feeling is mutual. Goodbye.
Yep and then they come here and bitch about how tough the job market is and can't find a good paying job.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 8:52 pm to Mo Jeaux
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In all my interviews (both being interviewed and interviewing) it’s standard operating procedure to have both water and coffee available.
Exactly which is why it is mind blowing that people don't understand why it is bad etiquette to show up with your own coffee.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 8:59 pm to Brosef Stalin
Had one bring their caged cat into an interview. Nope not for emotional support, but said they didn’t want to leave it in the hot car (after driving over 3 hours). Didn’t ask ahead of time but walked through the door carrying a cat. It was a short interview and another 3 hour drive back for them.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 9:02 pm to armytiger96
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Exactly which is why it is mind blowing that people don't understand why it is bad etiquette to show up with your own coffee.
Uh, but it’s not. It’s a simple “no thank you. I have my own”.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 9:16 pm to Mo Jeaux
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I’m just trying to figure out your issues here. Most interviews that I’m familiar with offer interviewees coffee and water. But you seem to have an issue with someone bringing their own coffee. I’m just trying to figure it out.
It's poor etiquette; It's that simple. You are invited guest into another person's place of business which means you don't show up with outside food or beverage. Your host will most likely offer you a beverage as part of the ice breaking part of the interview.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 9:20 pm to bigjoe1
Of course it is just a stop of the list of the things you have to do for the day.
Just like the interview is just one of the things for the recruiter to do that day.
When I interview to hire I make it casual, try to see how the person fits in a normal, unrehearsed environment. People will have multiple advanced degrees and fancy internships and fellowships and I ask them about being a cashier or working in a restaurant. I know everybody that gets through the interview is technically qualified, I want to know if they have some common sense and can read a room!
Just like the interview is just one of the things for the recruiter to do that day.
When I interview to hire I make it casual, try to see how the person fits in a normal, unrehearsed environment. People will have multiple advanced degrees and fancy internships and fellowships and I ask them about being a cashier or working in a restaurant. I know everybody that gets through the interview is technically qualified, I want to know if they have some common sense and can read a room!
Posted on 9/21/26 at 9:40 pm to Mo Jeaux
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Uh, but it’s not. It’s a simple “no thank you. I have my own”.
Yes, you can answer with a simple "no thank you. I have my own." However, that doesn't change the fact it is poor etiquette.
This post was edited on 9/21/26 at 9:42 pm
Posted on 9/21/26 at 9:41 pm to armytiger96
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It's poor etiquette; It's that simple. You are invited guest into another person's place of business which means you don't show up with outside food or beverage
This thread has been mind blowing. Honestly on par with the “who doesn’t want to travel out of the country” thread. Deep insights into the minds (or lack thereof) of this board
Posted on 9/21/26 at 9:43 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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This thread has been mind blowing. Honestly on par with the “who doesn’t want to travel out of the country” thread. Deep insights into the minds (or lack thereof) of this board
I couldn't agree with you more, but for the opposite reasons!
The article in the OP has professional job interviewers telling you it's viewed as a negative in the corporate environment and instead of listening to their professional advice you and half this board wants to tell them they are wrong.
This post was edited on 9/21/26 at 9:49 pm
Posted on 9/21/26 at 9:44 pm to armytiger96
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I couldn't agree with you more, but for the opposite reasons!
Aren’t you the same dude that just tells kids to build their own house
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