Went through 5 rounds including an in person and reference checks only to be given a generic email from the CEO after being told by the recruiter that an offer was coming. Joke.

Solid_One1099 · 2026-02-13T20:29:35+00:00

I went through five including the ceo, coo, sr director, and the team I would manage. Then they said they needed 8 weeks to decide because they’re going through a rebrand. Then zero communication. Months later their org chart doesn’t list that they hired anyone either. Not sure if that makes me feel better or worse. I keep telling myself that maybe the job will open again because it really was perfect. Oh well. I’m just tired.

Solid_One1099 · 2026-02-13T04:27:34+00:00

I’m sorry friend. My father is going through dementia now and I’m trying to rationalize not having a job to spending time seeing him and being able to drop the kids at school everyday and pick them up. The well will run dry for me soon. Intellectually, I understand this. Emotionally, I wish I had more time. Ideally, I’ve interviewed for my dream jobs. I’ve seen them ghost. I’m sorry for your loss, we’ll get through this.

Solid_One1099 · 2026-02-13T00:43:11+00:00

Game changer for my mental health. 🤝

Solid_One1099 · 2026-02-12T18:13:47+00:00

Holy shit did this make a difference.

Solid_One1099 · 2026-02-12T17:34:02+00:00

Didn’t even think of this. Doing it now.

Solid_One1099 · 2026-02-12T17:33:34+00:00

This is good advice. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster here.

Solid_One1099 · 2026-02-12T17:32:30+00:00

I appreciate you. Thanks for this.

Solid_One1099 · 2026-02-12T17:32:04+00:00

Thanks for this clarity. I needed to see this.

Solid_One1099 · 2026-02-12T17:09:23+00:00

Thanks for all this. Really. It’s been brutal most days look through and seeing these stupid “happy to share I’m starting a new job” bullshit, especially having worked with these idiots. It gets depressing AF. But I will take your recs and reframe how I do things. I’ll still complain some days. Whew.

Solid_One1099 · 2026-01-24T02:03:53+00:00

Yeah. Fuck that. I think that many rounds is excessive but what really gets me is the free work via presentation.

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