A Lead Developer was about to interview a Gen Z candidate for a company when he received a startling response. The man shared the incident online, which went viral. He also shared on Reddit that he had recently been in an accident, but he continued with the hiring. The interviewer mentioned that the candidate had cleared the HR round and was due for a technical interview.
Things seemed normal until the HR shared the interview details over WhatsApp, only to receive a startling response.
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On Reddit’s IndiaSocial Community, the man posted a screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation between the HR and the candidate
On the forum, he explained the situation and wrote,
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“So, I’m a Lead Developer in a remote company. I personally selected and scheduled an interview with this person last week, but at the same time, I genuinely met with an accident”
He added,
“So, the first round was taken by HR, and I was planning to schedule an interview for tomorrow. I asked HR to find out at what time the candidate is available, and now I just see the reply he gave.”
The viral WhatsApp chat is making waves online
The candidate turned down the offer, claiming he was “1000 times a better developer” than the interviewer.
The conversation, now viral, went something like this:
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HR:
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“Will you be available tomorrow for an interview?”
The job applicant replies, saying he will let him know.
The interviewee then texts HR that they can schedule the interview as per their “convenience” on the very same day.
The HR replies, Yes, lemme talk with the interviewer about it.”
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Then, HR says that they have fixed the interview for the next day and that he will receive an interview link.
HR:
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“Tomorrow, 7:30 pm. Apologies, he gave me the date but not the timings. I’ll share the interview link with you before noon tomorrow.”
The Gen Z applicant, as per the screenshot, became furious and stated that he would not be moving forward with the company.
“Sir, I think I should maintain some professionalism, but unfortunately, I believe that I am 1000 times better developer than Mr Shah [the interviewee] and I am educated from one of the top institutes in India, no bluffs just see the cutoffs,” he said, before adding, “I will not me moving forward with your company anymore.”
Candidate:
“Sir, I think I should maintain some professionalism, but unfortunately, I believe that I am 1000 times better developer than Mr Shah [the interviewee] and I am educated from one of the top institutes in India, no bluffs just see the cutoffs”
He also added,
“I will not me moving forward with your company anymore.”
This is how netizens react to the Reddit post
Reddit users’ reactions ranged from sympathy for the interviewer to criticism of the candidate.
One user wrote, “
Take a hug, Mr Shah. That’s gotta sting… Hope the kid learns some humility, the hard way.”
Another added,
“The candidate first needs to work on his English… His message doesn’t make any sense, tbh.”
Interestingly, the post also opened doors for other job seekers. One Reddit user asked the lead developer if he could be considered for an entry-level role, sharing his skills in front-end development. The recruiter responded with advice to strengthen his MERN stack skills, showing how the viral moment unexpectedly turned into guidance for genuine applicants.
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One job seeker wrote,
“Sir, can I get an entry-level job? Tech stack is front-end: HTML, CSS, JS, React. Need for a job. I was laid off during mass layoffs in my previous company and never got a chance to prove myself. I may not have that much experience, but I will give my best if given a chance.”
The interviewer replied,
“Get proficient in MERN, and you will be selected afterwards,”
This exchange isn’t just internet drama; it carries a reminder for job seekers everywhere that confidence is important, but humility is crucial. Professionalism can outweigh raw talent. How you communicate often matters more than what’s on your resume.
What are your opinions on this incident? Let us know in the comments.
