Job applicant accused of cheating on a test by tech hotshots, lands better job and pay by proving them wrong: ‘I saw them go from upset to delight’

There aren't many things in life that feel better than knowing you're about to amaze a person underestimating you. Waiting quietly, letting them speak while thinking about how much fun you're going to have watching them realize they undervalued your worth. All the more when it lands you a better job and with it, more money.

That's exactly what happened to one guy at the start of his career, some twenty years ago, who had to take a test following a group interview for a tech support position at a contractor for a tech giant. He nailed the test so hard, they couldn't believe he didn't cheat. And so, before he left he was pulled to the side by a couple of heavyweights/big shots who immediately started interrogating him, questioning his knowledge and ability to solve the problems introduced in the test. 

Much to their surprise, he came ready to fire the explanation of their dreams.

For more realistic job-seeking experiences, when you're done celebrating this dude's absolute win, read this unreal story of a guy who was flown out to interview for a role that was already manned

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