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I’ll probably get a lot of downvotes for this, but why exactly should I send a thank-you email?

What about the potential employer – why don’t they send one to me? I took the time to prepare my application, sent them all my documents, and showed up for the interview.

I’m not begging for a job – I’m applying for one. They’re looking for someone who will generate more value for the company than they’ll pay in salary. That’s a business transaction, not charity.

So again – why should I be the one to send a thank-you email?

Personally, I think it’s enough to thank them in person during the interview.

As a hiring manager, I can confidently say, please do not send me any more email - even if it is to thank me.

Dear Assface,

I'm writing to thank you. Not for the interview. For making a stupid post on a job site that you treat as social media. You are clearly deranged. I know that I don't want to work for you or with you or anywhere near you. Thank you for making that clear to me. Suck a fuck.

Best, some_guy

"Lick my boots or I will not consider you for a job."

Reeks of insecurity.

Real answer: I usually say thank you in person at the end of the interview. Like "Thank you for your time." Sending an email restating that would be wasting their time, no?

I've never grovelled for a job, and I'm not starting now.

I might be old school but I see nothing wrong with a little politeness, especially if it gets my foot in the door. But then again, I’m not going to continually kiss someone’s ass for what should be a mutually beneficial situation.

While this person definitely sounds like a giant douche, it is in fact best practice to send a thank you email after an interview.

I actually think it's a good, no GREAT system. Because I would never do that and I wouldn't want to work for anyone who expects it.

I have yet to see any place with a good hiring procedure, this nonsense included. People saying they work in HR should generally be looked at as if they just admitted to being in a cult, which is terrifying because it means cultists will be deciding whether you get to do the thing you do to keep from starving in the street.

Thank you email? Do employers make house visits or take you out for dinner when interviewing in the US?

Ironic that he’s a divorce lawyer, because his behaviour is exactly the sort of insane mind games that leads to failed relationships.

I would think there are very, very few interviews where the interviewee doesn't verbally thank them both at the beginning and end of the interview. Needing more than that is just narcissism.

On the other side...

I'm so dead sick of those "thank you for applying, you are so awesome and amazing! But we went with another guy" emails

Capitalism is a sickness.

The fuck? I interview people frequently. The thank-you email is nice, but definitely not required. I'd never write someone off because they didn't send me a thank-you email. Geez.

so its the mind games, or "shit tests" employers like to use to see if thier egos get stroked.

shut the fuck up marco

Feed him to the orphan crushing machine

Whenever ai see these corporate office games I’m glad I have another reason I like my union job. None of this asskissing BS to move up. You apply for the position, if you meet/pass any qualifications and have the seniority, you get the spot. Yeah, the initial gig might need you to jump through HR’s hoops, but other than that it’s just qualifications and seniority. I suck at schmoozing and have a really hard time essentially lying to people about my motivations and feelings to jump through useless hoops to get a job, I despise sucking up to someone because they hold a position of authority.

(Yes, union jobs ABSOLUTELY have their own problems, but I’ve found the benefits of union work over time have far outweighed any benefits the corporate rat race could have.)

Why should I be sending a thank you email? You should be sending me one for showing up and staying if this is how you act. I am giving you my time during the interview that you are paid to be at.

I get it’s polite but you should be the one reaching out first.

Self-important losers.