'World of Warcraft' May Disqualify You for a Job

claney - 368 days 4 hours ago

proberly...

but all he has to say is sorry we wont some one with more [insert] since they will never no what the succesful applicant did better

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Adversary - 367 days 10 hours ago

You can at least lie about your WoW playing habits, but alot of employers these days do google searches on prospective employees and check their myspace pages and crap to look for things they might consider "undesirable" traits. Watch your asses out there folks. Privacy will soon be a chapter in your history books.

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Jecht - 367 days 9 hours ago

That's still more acceptable than not getting the job just because you play a damn game. I can see a company not wanting a "weekend slut" to ruin their image, because prospective employers aren't the only ones who do background checks.

But to deny someone a job because of stereotypes FROM A GAME?!!! That's the height of discrimination.

And besides, having a myspace page means you want to be checked out. If you don't want people to see stuff, make your page private. That's why the option is there.

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walken7 - 367 days 11 hours ago

it's like asking about your, you know, orientation regarding relationships.

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ind1 - 368 days ago

WoW isn't just a game as so many people think, its an addiction. You can be addicted to any game or any MMORPG, but WoW is so much more different from the rest. It cannot really be played "casually". If you played it casually, choose a different game - you're wasting your time.

I can understand why they wouldn't want WoW players but it is wrong to do that.

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SuperM - 367 days 11 hours ago

It depends what you mean by casually. But you can definately play WoW without it being a timesink. You dont need to play WoW all day to succeed. Arenas ensure that you can get top quality gear without having to play alot, you just need skills.

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jvsantos - 367 days 9 hours ago

WoW = evil.

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Luzce - 367 days 9 hours ago

I used to play WoW.

If I was interviewing a guy who for some reason I found out he's a WoW player, I would find a reason not to hire him.

WoW addiction is serious stuff. It does indeed affect your personal life and career. You say "zomg wtf its a video game", but believe me, people play that particular one way too much.

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RelloC_ReBorn - 368 days 7 hours ago

I Play wow... I think that the Company is Correct in a way but its too Biased... they would have to try and weed out anyone with any kind of addiction.... i was addicted to diablo 2 way more than wow... and evercrackers are as bad.

But what about things other than Games... i mean Some chick has a Sex addiction.. her day dreaming about sex isn't as bad as me day dreaming about Pwning people in a 2v2? This is why im glad i have a job so easy i can play wow 90% of the time im there.
WoW is more fun when ur paid by the hour

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ind1 - 368 days ago

That is absolutely correct.

As soon as I started playing WoW I didn't leave my bedroom. I didn't see friends as much, I didn't go out partying, I didn't do sh!t all.

The thing is, it wasn't because I just "wanted" to sit and play all day but because I had to. I know, sounds rediculous, right? Well, the thing is when I played, I had to keep my rank up which required weekly PvPing and honor farming. Without doing this, I couldn't get the gear.

But then you think "So why don't you just raid?". Well, same thing really. Only this time I need to do it with 39 other people. You aren't active in a raid guild? Good bye, you're gone. Or if they work the DPK system still, you didn't get much choice on items so there wasn't much point anyway.

Maybe its changed over the years, I don't know. But from what I heard from my friend its even worse now with arena ranking, etc.

WoW is a pathetic game and I personally am just absolutely disgusted with it. Of course their reeling in money like a sh!t storm but it isn't doing any people any good. Social life, jobs, health issues can and are affected by MMORPGs, WoW being one of the biggest ones.

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cwir - 367 days 12 hours ago

I worked with a guy who's fiancee (and a hot one at that) dumped him because of WoW. And guess what - he kept playing more and actually said that it's cool cuz now he can play uninterrupted and he doesn't regret it. Oh, and he just got a warning at work because he's always sleepy and doesn't focus on his job. Funny thing - he'll never ever get a chick like that again. It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance for a guy like him. We just couldn't believe it he got her in the first place. Total jackpot. And he fu** it up because of this addicting crap. I play a lot (ps3) and I know how games can suck you in. But come on.. :)

Bottom line is: I know it's wrong to discriminate because of something like that, but if I'd be hiring someone and I'd know that the guy is a WoW player, he'd never get it. I'd come up with another reason (or none at all). On the other hand - I'd never say on the interview that I play WoW (unless I'd be applying for a Blizzard job :).

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Prototype - 368 days 5 hours ago

the black thing, I get tired of after work everyday someone locks their keys in the car and someone comes and asks "hey can you break in my car for me?"

Back on topic though: Not hiring WoW players is retarded; I guess you might as well ban Final Fantasy 11 players, CoD 4 Clan members, Halo 2/3 players, Star Craft nuts, etc. oh and while your at it why not anyone that has an achievement score of 10,000+ or a Trophy level 3+

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ind1 - 367 days 8 hours ago

Who does this Prototype?

Your co-workers? If so, speak to your boss about the issue.

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Akiira - 367 days 5 hours ago

whyd someone disagree with that. its an accurate analogy and not actually racist if ur not retarded and can get it.

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