India, May 25 -- A Reddit post has sparked widespread conversation online after highlighting the absurdity of modern job application requirements-specifically, being rejected for not having five years' experience with a tool launched last year.

The post, shared by user Career_By_Mustafa on the r/antiwork subreddit, struck a chord with thousands. Titled "Got rejected for not having '5 years experience' in a tool that launched last year", the post sheds light on the often absurd standards in modern hiring practices.

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The user recounted the disheartening experience, writing:

"Applied for a job I was genuinely excited about. One ...