[sb8244]

It would probably sting less if they didn't ghost him. Not giving the benefit of the doubt to Microsoft on this.

[renewiltord]

The big companies often end up ghosting the guys they don't want to hire. A long time ago, I was an intern and got fully ghosted by Nvidia. It was very annoying but my life probably worked out better for it.

[Fredej]

There's a big difference between ghosting and sending a mail informing you that the process has stopped.

I realize I'm missing some context here, but I can't see how your life would work out better from _not_ receiving a heads up that the process has ended.

[andrewnicolalde]

I think maybe he means that he feels better off no longer being associated with a company that wouldn't give him the benefit of that letter.