I get that you're a senior dev and recruiters contact you ALL.THE.TIME. with clearly inappropriate job opportunities. I get the snarky comments about how they:
- don't know the difference between Java & Javascript,
- don't understand there's no way you'll move across the country for a 3 month contract in flyover country,
- expect a Hadoop developer to also do UX design & front-end web UI development
- expect a 'junior developer' to have 3-5 years professional experience,
But I have no sympathy for your humble brag.
First, recruiters are doing a job like everyone else, and acting on the req's a client gave them. If they knew what Hadoop developers do, they wouldn't be cold-calling developers anywhere in the country. If they second-guessed the client, they'd be out of work.
Be polite and grateful they called because some day they won't.
Second, there are lots of smart, hard-working people who need that job you're laughing at. They don't have job security, a 4-yr CS degree, and 3-5 years professional experience. But for some of those jobs they know enough to do the work if given a chance. Instead of late-night comedy 'Aren't they stupid' comments, how about helping someone in need to land that job? Readers in the Seattle area can donate that recruiter contact here - https://www.meetup.com/Seattle-Tech-Mentors/messages/boards/forum/20075740
And while we're at it, stop complaining about the free food! Seriously, as someone who's lived on food stamps, it's offensive to hear folks complaining the free food at tech hiring events is 'just pizza' (and gourmet at that). That too will end some day.
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