[nobody10]

I have so many stories that I bombed the interviews, but this is probably the most interesting one.

In 2008 I was searching for my first full time job. At the time a social network company flew me out to SF from Toronto for interview. I was promised a 5-hour block but only lasted 3 hours before they walked me out. I don't remember the questions, but I do remember that the VP of Engineering at the time was browsing his BlackBerry and weren't listening to me. Needless to say, I felt humiliated for awhile after that experience.

Fast forward to 2018, I interviewed at this startup in SF and I did well in the first 2 sessions. The 3rd session was the CTO and he was the same person that ignored me 10 years prior. This time I did well enough that he immediately got the CEO to meet with me and offer me the job on the spot. I thanked them and ended up not taking that job due to a better opportunity elsewhere.

The CTO didn't remember me nor I confronted him about it, but it's a small win in my book.

[kevin_vanilla]

Wow! It's amazing how much stuff can come back around in the tech world... A nice reminder to not burn bridges :) Thanks for sharing!