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Interviewed at a pseudo-startup (not quite a startup, but later realized run and organized like one) where the VP of dev ops seemed eager to have me in. I sent him my code sample and he said he'd schedule an onsite. Weeks went by without a peep.

Being persistent, I kept emailing, figuring the environment still might be worth the apparent lack of interest... Eventually the dude told me he'd been away on "travel" and he didn't check his mail. He said come on by if I was still interested...

I went in and met with a couple people on the team, interviewed (I think) well and he said he'd be in touch. Another two weeks -- nothing. I emailed again, he said they hadn't reached a decision. By this time, I'd pretty much written it off. I never heard anything back. No good, no bad.

Moral of the story, don't waste your time on anyone who doesn't respect it enough to give you theirs.

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    I worked at a place where I recommended a friend. They strung him along and it was heartbreaking. They liked him and wanted to hire him, but I found out later that they didn't have the budget for him anyway. This was after they came to me for a recommendation.
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    Sometimes people have a hard time saying no. Wastes your time.
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    I should really describe my experience on glassdoor or something... Oh well, sounds like it actually worked out better for me
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