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That reminds me, when I was flying back from San Diego last year the guy in front of me in security had to open his luggage and it was jam packed with Halloween candy.
The answer is fluid because I'd be constantly eating said jelly beans while trying to fill the suitcase.

Also, carry-on or checked bag?
Originally Posted by Yoda
I'm gonna guess IT/tech? They're famous for those sorts of weird questions, the logic usually being something like "there's no right answer but it shows us something about your thought process to see how you approach the question."
Pretty much. I had to answer a weird question about cutting a cake and it was not for a baking job. I was only half right, but I got the job anyway. For questions like that, how you answer is more important that what you answer.

Still not as weird as that question about why I let a tortoise bake in the hot sun...
the answer is always as many jellybeans as it takes
Depends on the brand. Jelly Belly beans are about a quarter the size of the cheaper Gurley's beans sold at local gas stations or dollar stores.

Then you have to factor in the designed need of the suitcase. Are we talking overnight shoulder bags or 5-day vacation luggage?

Seriously. Did they expect you to take them seriously without any detail whatsoever to answer their question??
I'm gonna guess IT/tech? They're famous for those sorts of weird questions, the logic usually being something like "there's no right answer but it shows us something about your thought process to see how you approach the question."
Originally Posted by SpelingError
I was at a job interview the other day and one of the questions was "How many jellybeans does it take to fill a suitcase?". That's got to be the weirdest interview question I've ever been asked.
I like to think I’ve seen most interview questions out there, but my oh my. What’s the job/industry/field, vaguely at least?
I was at a job interview the other day and one of the questions was "How many jellybeans does it take to fill a suitcase?". That's got to be the weirdest interview question I've ever been asked.
overnight oats slaps
I'm going to see The Little Mermaid today. There is a 10:05 am showing.
Thought about seeing that yesterday, but went with Holy Spider instead