also this insane hiring process

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    Secondary is my highest level of education. The equivalent would be high school plus a trade. Now I’m a sysadmin at the very same university that I dropped out of, and regularly meet the calculus teacher that failed me.

    Also consider that Canonical is a British company, and secondary education is often enough in Europe to become a well-functioning adult. Depending on the job, high school education can be more relevant than the specialized knowledge gained from higher education.

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      I’ve heard some horror stories about canonical interviews, namely that Mark Shuttelworth sits in on all the interviews, and dismisses applicants based on vibes