Right now, I consider myself lucky. My wife has a good job and I have a part-time retail job. We are much luckier than many. Still, while I'm looking for a full-time job, i constantly encounter a cruelty from employers.
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I know it is just not me, but more and more, potential employers are just CRUEL to job hunters. They have no problem with treating you like a piece of dog fecal matter. They don't give a shit how you feel or what this does to you. Below are just a few examples of things I've encountered.
The Blow-Off: anymore, I'm actually amazed if, after an interview, I actually hear about what happened. For my positions I will typically meet with 5-7 people in a day, then get blown off. A couple of examples:
1. Was called into an all-day interview circuit for a large Tech company in Seattle. After the day was done, they told me, "We like you and will be back in touch.". A few days later, I followed up....crickets. A week later, I followed up again. The HR Rep told me, "Oh you are still top of the list but we just have a few more interviews." Then I followup a week later, then crickets and more crickets.
2. I was recently flown out to another state for an interview with a software company. The hiring manager and I had spoken a few times over the phone and got along REALLY well...we had similar ideas and philosophies. I came out for the interview circuit and they went great! The hiring manager said things that made me think she would offer the job. Things like, "I could definitely see you in this job. I'm also thinking about you for another job. Overall, you would be a great fit. "
Last week, she emailed and wanted me to interview over the phone with the VP. That's another great sign. Again, the VP said he could see me fitting in and we share similar philosophies and experiences. I sent a thank you email to the hiring manager after the call. She got back to me letting me know she would followup early this week.
Crickets
More crickets
And more crickets
I sent a followup email this morning. But at this point, I'm certain they have offered the job to someone else. They are just waiting to see if they seal the deal with that person.
I fill like the young lady who had sex for the first time on prom night. Then she just sits by the phone, waiting for that phone call for a next date. Then she just sits, sits and sits....
I just want to know. Should I forget about them and emotionally move on? Do they not realize this takes an emotional toll, not only on the job hunter but on their families as well? Or is it these people think, "I have a job, so you can just fuck off."
This is killing me.
Rant off