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by simonsarris 4914 days ago
I think the most appropriate response to this question is to answer it, but also ask the same thing to them later, which may be revealing, and goes from seemingly rude to perhaps justified.

"Since you asked me about my weaknesses, it seems only fair to ask: What's the worst thing about working here?"

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This is very good advice.
Actually, it's not good advice. It's terrible advice. You'll never get a straight answer out of them. I've tried it myself multiple times and I never got an honest answer. The ACTUAL best way to get the low down on the worst parts of working at a company is to network with former employees and ask them, since they have much less of a reason to fabricate an answer.
I wonder if there was sarcasm there?