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		Deezul on May 11, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Just say No to brainteaser questions at interviews Isn't cutting through the bullshit a more useful skill?

raverbashing on May 11, 2012 [–]

Yes

But for that, data is needed and/or your estimate has to be better than the BS estimate

If someone comes up with "The potential market for flamethrowers is $500Mi" you better have the ability to check this before someone gets burned

stephencanon on May 11, 2012 | [–]

> before someone gets burned

I salute you, sir.

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