My domain is backend distributed system and FB arranged a front end manager to interview me and he explicitly said I was matched to his team, WTH?? then the interview feedback was I do not have their expected skillsets.
you nailed it: "They don’t want you for your productivity. They want you for the chance that you help surround one of their favorites with things they like"
something is wrong with the system if you need to be so paranoid with the policeman. it seems people are living under fear and police force in the U.S. can easily abuse their power and walk free.
Does anyone still remember the tragedy of Debian founder Ian Murdock suicided in San Francisco?
in EU or Asia, policeforce seems more approachable.