Taking advantage of the hiring process for free consulting — a serious possibility. I had a rather unpleasant experience during the hiring process, which left me feeling a bit frustrated and skeptical. Throughout multiple interviews, including live walk-throughs of the product and a presentation, I noticed that the company was consistently seeking my insights, opinions, and advice. While I understand the need for evaluating a candidate's understanding of their product and business model, this particular approach felt somewhat malicious. After investing time and effort into numerous interviews, I ultimately received a generic rejection letter. Seeking clarification, I decided to follow up with the individual I had interacted with during those interviews. Much to my disappointment, they simply ignored my message and left me hanging, which only added to my skepticism about their legitimacy.