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Op doesn't have time for interviews (lemmy.ml)

submitted 7 months ago by danhab99@programming.dev to c/programmerhumor@lemmy.ml

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You have three switches in one room and a single light bulb in another room. You are allowed to visit the room with the light bulb only once. How do you figure out which switch controls the bulb? Write your answer in the comments before looking at other answers.

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If this were an interview question, the correct response would be "Do you have any relevant questions for me? Because have a long list of things that more deserving of my precious time than to think about this!

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[–] WanderingThoughts@europe.pub 52 points 7 months ago (3 children)

"Do you have any questions for us?"

"You have three engineers in one room. The order comes to let one go. Who do you let go and why?"

"Wut?"

[–] danhab99@programming.dev 17 points 7 months ago

Best response! I pray I will remember it if I ever get in this situation.

[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 15 points 7 months ago

The one that came up with the light bulb question. And if they have to ask why, they should go too.

[–] ChristerMLB@piefed.social 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

how was I holding on to three engineers in the first place? I only have two hands

[–] WanderingThoughts@europe.pub 1 points 4 months ago

If you get that as an answer you know enough.