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Comment on Number of job listings with the term “ninja” have increased 2,505% in past 6 yrs

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You are not being creative/edgy/innovative/etc. when using terms ninja, unicorn, rockstar in your job posting. These three words are have morphed into cliches being used by hiring managers who think they're on the "pulse".

I fear the word "hacker" is also starting to be a little bit cliche :(

Ahh, yes, hacker and as someone said above "pirate". I actually find all these terms a little insulting, making me feel like they're want to hire a twelve year old - or something.

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