[lsiebert]

Those of us who work in tech operate with a lot of privileges compared to many many other workers.

All of these options technically exist, but make a lot of assumptions that aren't true for my non techie friends who are looking for work. It's not unusual in a lot of industries for companies to not continue to interview someone who doesn't let them decide everything about the process.

[heavyset_go]

> It's not unusual in a lot of industries for companies to not continue to interview someone who doesn't let them decide everything about the process.

To put this into perspective, some companies and agencies do group interviews, where there are a few dozen applicants for a role in a large room that are whittled down and told to go home if they don't fit some criteria. Then whoever is left is hired. There's no room for negotiation, literally or figuratively.

[WalterBright]

Many candidates interview with multiple companies. Then they whittle the list down, and break off negotiations with companies that don't fit some criteria. Then they accept the offer from whoever is left.

[WalterBright]

If more people simply said "no", that wouldn't work for companies. Even so, I doubt that employers can afford to be that picky. If they could, everyone would be getting minimum wage. Everyone getting above minimum wage obviously has leverage.

[diob]

Just say "no"? And do what? Lot's of folks are supporting others, or need to support themselves.

"Sorry my sweet daughter, no cancer treatment this week, I said no to that job."

I have 0 clue why you think picky === minimum wage. It just means suppressed wages, which is highly documented. Even the big tech companies had agreements not to "poach".