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I can't believe I was recently asked to answer this question. How did I finance college? None of your f'ing business that's how. Where does someone get off asking that. I can already see what they want. I worked full time and got a 4.0 look at me! I graduated almost 20 years ago so that's not even relevant.
I left it blank and went on with the process because the job seemed a pretty good opportunity. When I compare some of the red flags I partially noticed during the process with my current employer I am interpreting things more critically having just been burned.
I am direct and outspoken so yes I miss the subtle clues from time to time, but not so much anymore.
Heck, brag a little. Tell them that you worked full time while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
Right on I will add on a PHD too, oops the can verify that.
The HM seemed nice but he is a good ol boy type from the South. He was asking about my wife, do I have kids. I was waiting for the church I go to, lucky he didn't step on his.....
Think of the fun you could have had with that! Some possible replies:
I was a Chippendale's dancer.
Stolen credit cards.
I didn't really go to college, I'm just trying to get the job.
Is this question legal?
Selling drugs.
It's still not paid for.
Rich daddy.
That question is almost as stupid as "if you were a Big Mac, which part of it would you be?"
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I agree, that is an inappropriate question and not worth even lying. It's not like they can verify it anyway unless you default on student loans after getting hired and they garnish wages.
I can't believe I was recently asked to answer this question. How did I finance college? None of your f'ing business that's how. Where does someone get off asking that. I can already see what they want. I worked full time and got a 4.0 look at me! I graduated almost 20 years ago so that's not even relevant.
I left it blank and went on with the process because the job seemed a pretty good opportunity. When I compare some of the red flags I partially noticed during the process with my current employer I am interpreting things more critically having just been burned.
I am direct and outspoken so yes I miss the subtle clues from time to time, but not so much anymore.
I wish I feel I could have. My current is worse, I think. I have one good job lead which I think will turn out good.
I am sorry but no one should allow themselves to be questioned like that during a interview. Right after that you should have said
"I think we are done here, but thanks for the invite "
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I can already see what they want. I worked full time and got a 4.0 look at me! I graduated almost 20 years ago so that's not even relevant. 
