In a viral Reddit post , a man shared his rejection story—which will shock you. The new corporate excuse for rejection? “You live far.” Seriously! This was the HR’s reply to the person. The job market is already a joke—and now this?
This person shared his experience, and many say it reveals the hiring truth that has become all too common: blame the candidate’s commute, not the company or the role they’re offering.
The original poster shared his first in-person interview experience after completing all the online formalities. Despite the company assuring him that location would not be an issue, things quickly went sideways.
The story:The questions started with “How far do you live?” and implied that the commute was a major drawback—even though the person clearly said he was okay with the travel. At one point, the recruiter even asked if his past hires from the same city had “left the company after probation due to their travel issues.” On top of all this, HR might have even suggested how toxic the workplace can be and that it’s not conducive to weaklings—saying, “We need people who are upfront.”
As soon as he got home, he received an email from the same HR, saying they would not be moving forward with his application due to concerns about commute—questioning whether he was a good fit for their fast-paced and collaborative work culture.
Of course, this thread struck a nerve! This is a sheer lack of professionalism. Users on Reddit responded with sharp critiques: “It sounds like they want everybody to live close, so they can be in the office 5 days a week.” Others pointed out, “If I had been talking to the recruiter, I could have explained in minutes.”
“I am quite sure she didn’t even look at my assignment; her judgment was solely based on my location and assumptions about 'fit.’” This might just be the sad reality for many—something we overlook every day.
Does this post have a larger connotation?
Commute concerns can mask deeper red flags, like a rigid attendance policy or a problematic culture. This is absolute pressure! Even if the role is remote-capable, does living near the office really decide your future?
The “You live far” post has now become a euphemism for “You are not hired,” “You are not wanted”—hurting many talented young individuals.
In the end, all the person had to say is, “He is happy that he is not going to be a part of this toxic place."
This person shared his experience, and many say it reveals the hiring truth that has become all too common: blame the candidate’s commute, not the company or the role they’re offering.
The original poster shared his first in-person interview experience after completing all the online formalities. Despite the company assuring him that location would not be an issue, things quickly went sideways.
The story:The questions started with “How far do you live?” and implied that the commute was a major drawback—even though the person clearly said he was okay with the travel. At one point, the recruiter even asked if his past hires from the same city had “left the company after probation due to their travel issues.” On top of all this, HR might have even suggested how toxic the workplace can be and that it’s not conducive to weaklings—saying, “We need people who are upfront.”
As soon as he got home, he received an email from the same HR, saying they would not be moving forward with his application due to concerns about commute—questioning whether he was a good fit for their fast-paced and collaborative work culture.
Of course, this thread struck a nerve! This is a sheer lack of professionalism. Users on Reddit responded with sharp critiques: “It sounds like they want everybody to live close, so they can be in the office 5 days a week.” Others pointed out, “If I had been talking to the recruiter, I could have explained in minutes.”
“I am quite sure she didn’t even look at my assignment; her judgment was solely based on my location and assumptions about 'fit.’” This might just be the sad reality for many—something we overlook every day.
Does this post have a larger connotation?
Commute concerns can mask deeper red flags, like a rigid attendance policy or a problematic culture. This is absolute pressure! Even if the role is remote-capable, does living near the office really decide your future?
The “You live far” post has now become a euphemism for “You are not hired,” “You are not wanted”—hurting many talented young individuals.
In the end, all the person had to say is, “He is happy that he is not going to be a part of this toxic place."
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