I accept that this is often the case, but I still don't understand it. As long as a person is not belligerent/hostile/constantly whining/???, I don't understand why simply being professional, hard-working, smart, creative, etc. is not sufficient. I can even understand firing someone if their working style - however you define that - clashes with that of the rest of the team. Yes, we are social creatures and we spend most of our waking hours working, but why is it so important that you and I enjoy drinking beers with each other - or however you prefer to spend your "leisure time"?
It's as if the hiring process is really two-fold: first, is the formal interviewing process - during which your suitability for the role is determined - and second is pledging the greek-letter organization/start-up - during which your suitability for hanging-out is determined.
It's as if the hiring process is really two-fold: first, is the formal interviewing process - during which your suitability for the role is determined - and second is pledging the greek-letter organization/start-up - during which your suitability for hanging-out is determined.