Indian Techie 'Ghosts' Company Before Interview: Here's Why He Did So

"Ghosting has literally made me realise how bad HRs are in India," the techie posted on Reddit.

The anonymous job seeker shared his story on Reddit.

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Job hunting can often feel like a one-sided affair, with applicants left in the dark after multiple interviews. Frustrated by the experience, one tech professional decided to turn the tables and ghost a potential employer before an interview — a move that resonated with many online.

The anonymous job seeker shared his story on Reddit, revealing that after participating in several interviews and securing one job offer, he reached his breaking point. "Today I ghosted a company for the first time before the interview. This would be my first switch, and I have given 7-8 interviews and currently have one offer," he wrote, explaining his decision.

Today I ghosted a company for the first time before interview.
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'HRs Would Ghost Me'

He detailed how recruiters would confirm that he had cleared initial rounds, only to disappear without further communication. "All those HRs would take my interview, tell me I cleared it, and then would ghost me after the first round. Some of them ghosted even after salary negotiation. It was very tiring for me to keep giving interviews and then being ghosted by all these HRs. Only one of them told me that they don't have a requirement anymore. Other HRs just didn't even care to respond," he stated.

In an attempt to get clarity on his job applications, he made repeated follow-ups through calls and emails, often using what he described as "polite mails" to seek an update. However, responses remained elusive.

So, when another company reached out with an interview opportunity, he decided to take a different approach. Before agreeing to the process, he asked whether the company could meet his salary expectations. "I didn't want to ghost this company after scheduling the interview, but she did insist on me giving the interview even after I asked her if they could match my salary expectations. She just told me that first, you need to go through our interview rounds, and based on that, we will see what we can offer. Sorry, but I am not ready to go through the same set of processes again," he explained.

His post struck a chord with many job seekers who have experienced similar frustrations. In an era where job applicants often find themselves left without closure, this techie’s decision to reverse the trend sparked conversations on how hiring practices impact candidates.