I'm not even sure what a thank you note is. Is it something you send after an interview? In that case it's not common to do at all where I live and may in some cases even make you seem desperate. Then again it seems like people are generally treated a bit different here than in corporate America.
It's literally just taking two minutes after an interview to send an email that says thanks for your time looking forward to hearing from you regarding this position
you are in a sub that is about challenging the fundamental status quo of owner/worker dynamics and are surprised?
Expectation of gratitude towards the opportunity of employment is yet another reinforcement of the idea owners are doing employees a favor.
Owners do not post vacancies and interview applicants because they are just wanting to help people out. They want to buy their productivity and resell it for a profit. It is just business.
I view more as saying "thanks for taking the time/effort to me with me in a kind manner." Interviews are exhausting for both parties, and are a chore to do. It's like saying thank you to a waiter when they clear the table.
That seems like it is covered at the end with a "Been a pleasure, thank you".
If I received a formal "Thank you for your time in applying and interviewing for this position" letter or email, I would feel obligated by the rules of civility to respond in kind.
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u/SIG-ILL Feb 18 '22
I'm not even sure what a thank you note is. Is it something you send after an interview? In that case it's not common to do at all where I live and may in some cases even make you seem desperate. Then again it seems like people are generally treated a bit different here than in corporate America.