Got my performance review today.
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@fn0rd I was interviewing for Hubspot recently, and spent about 30 mins chatting with the recruiter before she said "ok so there's a code test, then systems design test, then another code test, then of course the AI fluency test, then a hiring manager call..."
I satd "sorry, what's an AI fluency test?"
"Oh, well just a standard test because you need to use AI for everyday coding"
"Aha... do you mean, it's available as a tool for engineers when they see fit, or like they MUST use it X number of times per day?"
"Yes."
"...?"@ganxel
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They are scoring AI too heavily.@quoidian I really think they are
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@fn0rd Having morals and a clear view is not in every environment appreciated.
@WingedSnake Too true
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@fn0rd lol this can't be real
@saxnot I did not want to post an exact quote, but you'll have to trust me it's sadly close enough.
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@deborahh @johncormier Appreciate it
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@fn0rd did the AI thing come from the team or your manager?
@leyrer The manager. Which, to be fair, got it from *his* managers.
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@kkarhan The job market is such that finding a position with a different company, let alone one that doesn't aggressively push LLM use, is non-trivial.
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@JackMcGraw HR has been pushing all managers to use LLMs when writing performance reviews. My manager in particular was very clear he used LLMs when writing his reviews.
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@fn0rd I'm probably cynical, but that reads like just about every performance review I've ever had: Awesome work. Obligatory negative statement. Meets expectations.
(That said, the AI angle is even more dystopian and I support you looking for a better job)
@igrok Totally fair. Still frustrating though :).
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@leyrer The manager. Which, to be fair, got it from *his* managers.
@fn0rd thought so
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Got my performance review today.
Positive feedback: literally every member of my team says I'm the best manager they have ever had. I solved multiple long-standing problems the team has been dealing with for years. Team members feel safe to share their struggles, everyone feels empowered, everyone receives valuable feedback.
Negative feedback: I am not enthusiastic enough about AI.
Overall ranking: 3/5.Anyone hiring for a fully remote team lead?
@fn0rd @cstross Here’s a collection of companies doing remote, hope it’s helpful! https://taffer.ca/posts/2025/remote/
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@saxnot I did not want to post an exact quote, but you'll have to trust me it's sadly close enough.
@fn0rd you deserve better
life is too short being around ingratespersonally I think it's very admirable and grounded to use tools as-is without being blinded by the hype. the capabilities of LLM and GPT in a realistic sense are pretty limited and reducing your performance review because of not buying enough into the hype puts a bad mark on whomever did the review
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@fn0rd you deserve better
life is too short being around ingratespersonally I think it's very admirable and grounded to use tools as-is without being blinded by the hype. the capabilities of LLM and GPT in a realistic sense are pretty limited and reducing your performance review because of not buying enough into the hype puts a bad mark on whomever did the review
@fn0rd i can only boost and boost again but I hope you are surrounded by people who appreciate your work
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@fn0rd @cstross Here’s a collection of companies doing remote, hope it’s helpful! https://taffer.ca/posts/2025/remote/
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