Jason Calacanis Notes Part-Time Work Requests in Hiring
Investor Jason Calacanis shared observations on candidates requesting reduced schedules.
Jason Calacanis, an angel investor and co-host of the All-In podcast, posted on X about a hiring trend. He described candidates asking to work part-time, specifically three days a week, to allow a four-day weekend for personal projects. Calacanis stated that applicants are seeking 60 percent of full-time pay and viewed their upfront transparency about avoiding 40- or 50-hour weeks as a positive development. The post presents his direct account of conversations during hiring.
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Jason Calacanis Notes Part-Time Work Requests in Hiring
Investor Jason Calacanis shared observations on candidates requesting reduced schedules.
Jason Calacanis, an angel investor and co-host of the All-In podcast, posted on X about a hiring trend. He described candidates asking to work part-time, specifically three days a week, to allow a four-day weekend for personal projects. Calacanis stated that applicants are seeking 60 percent of full-time pay and viewed their upfront transparency about avoiding 40- or 50-hour weeks as a positive development. The post presents his direct account of conversations during hiring.
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@jason@JasonMajor trend I'm seeing in hiring: people are asking to be part-time, come in three days a week, and have a 4-day weekend to work on their personal projects. Let that sink in: people are asking for 60% of the salary of a full-time job! Positive that people are upfront that…
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