Can we also add "Ninja" and "Genius" to the list of abused recruitment buzzwords? And don't even get me started on "passion". (David Mitchell's take: [this video] )
I call bullshit. Especially because this is a temporary position, either way in a few months she would be gone. And if there's an attitude problem she could be fired. I've had plenty of jobs that were beneath me and I hated (I even worked at Taco Bell for a season as a graduate student), I did them and did them well then left when I felt it was time to move on, no harm no foul. And this includes computer science and programming jobs. Yes I enjoy programming and engineering and generally like my job, but all this fake enthusiasm is annoying. Most people are there for one reason to make money, either now or in the future. [this video]
Linked as supporting commentary on fake enthusiasm at work
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