The hiring process began with a chat with the hiring manager, followed by a take-home test, and then an in-person “fast-track” morning with eight other candidates. The fast-track session consisted of three 45-minute interviews: a standard interview, a technical test, and a team exercise. After completing the morning session, I received a call offering me the role and was told a contract would follow in the next few days. Initially, I was really excited about the opportunity, but what happened next was incredibly discouraging. For weeks, I found myself repeatedly chasing the hiring manager for updates. I’d send a polite email asking for an update and receive no response. A few days later, I’d send a follow-up, again with no reply. Occasionally, I’d receive a brief text with a vague excuse about the lack of communication. This pattern continued for nearly two months before they eventually stopped responding altogether. The whole experience was very disheartening, especially given that throughout the interview process they emphasised how well they treat their employees and even highlighted awards they’d won for their workplace culture.