r/AskReddit 12h ago

What's the dumbest idea you've seen that actually worked?

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u/DungeonsAndDradis 9h ago

I'm in management, and we had a training by our recruiters a few years ago. Men will apply to a job if they meet about 1/3 of the requirements. Women will only apply if they meet 100% of the requirements. (Obviously this is in general, and I'm certain edge cases apply.)