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June 16, 2025 32 mins

One programmer's soul-crushing story about a pointless, high-pressure live-coding interview just blew the lid off the entire tech industry. The post went viral on Avonetics, igniting a firestorm of outrage as thousands of developers shared their own horror stories of the absurd hiring gauntlet. We're talking about humiliating multi-stage interviews, irrelevant whiteboard problems that have zero connection to the real job, and the degrading feeling of being treated like a disposable cog in a broken machine. The conversation quickly turned from commiseration to revolution. While many feel trapped by desperation, a powerful new movement is calling for programmers to stand up and REFUSE to participate in this theatrical nonsense. The discussion has become a rallying cry for collective action, with many advocating for unions to finally force these billion-dollar companies to respect the talent that builds their empires. This isn't just a thread anymore—it's the frontline of a rebellion against the toxic hiring culture that has plagued the industry for years. Is this the moment the power shifts back to the creators? For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.

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