this reads like a rant but I am not sure what it's ranting about. I've read it three times but I am still not sure whats going on. People having opinions? I read a lot of great advice (also about recruting) on HN and I don't really get why I should be concerned. Also starts with "Not to generalize" but then has a really wonky generalization.
It's more don't follow the opinions here like it's religion because you will learn tech no one uses in the real world and miss out on great companies like google.
I get the impression google is seen as the best employer at least paywise mosly from comments on here. Go figure.
Well sometimes when you're in an echo chamber it's tough to tell. Everyone just seems ... right.
On the other hand, even if there is a diversity of opinions within comments, it's very easy to self-curate with a heavy dose of confirmation bias. So while HN can be a valuable source of information, it's useful to remain skeptical and avoid self-congratulations.
