[mikestew]

I don't care so much about tools, and I don't really care about the product. I do care about solving problems. Does the company have problems that I'm good at solving? Are they interesting problems? (Admittedly, somewhat tied to the product.) Do they have enough of them to keep me busy for a while? They don't make missile guidance systems or ad tech? Then I don't think I care what kind of software widget we're making, when would like my first day to be?

Oh, I don't have "passion" for the product? Who gives a shit? I have passion for doing the best work I possibly can if I hire on to your company. Whether you're making Exciting New Whatever Tech or a boring ass old CRUD app, I will you give you my best, guaranteed. Never will you hear an excuse out of me about how the product doesn't "excite" me. That's what I care about, and it's what companies ought to care about when they're hiring people.