I am comfortable with reasonable interview lengths where I gain something. I learn lots from most interviews and I always get practice. That gives me value. Take home problems that don’t interest me? Won’t do it unless I’m paid because it’s suddenly one-sided. I gain value from conversations. Drug tests? I’ve been able to aim my pee since toddler years so I gain nothing of value there. Other things that do not involve a conversation between me and someone meaningful at the company I work at? No. Pay me.
This attitude has cost me a few job opportunities for sure. It’s also gotten me out of a few things here and there for jobs I got. And for the right opportunity I’ll bend things a bit.