re: What is wrong with people?

They were too busy modding r/antiwork.

I have my own biz and have been ghosted by people, potential clients and potential employees, for the last 30 years. It's nothing new, just roll with it

The social contract has been broken.

Interview committee where I used to work was interviewing one young man when his cell phone rang and he sternly told the committee, "I'm gonna have to take this" and proceeded to exit the room.
Needless to say, the interview was deemed over by the committee and the young man is probably still looking for a job somewhere.

It's a reflection of our society. We no longer value each other today, so crapping on each other is no big deal in the eyes of many.

Say what you want about the old days, but respect and dignity for one another was a requirement. If you didn't see it that way, a wooden paddle or a nice switch was a very effective tool in changing your mind!

I get ghosted by small, local businesses that I'm trying to give 5/6 figures of business to. Welcome to 2023, I guess

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. We no longer value each other today,


I believe e-communications have caused us to lose a lot of social skills and humanity.

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Yep. I don't think candidates think it's "serious" like we all thought about an interview.

I constantly amazed at how many people are willing to burn bridges by disappearing during the process.

My previous job was landed because I was respectful. I interviewed with a company, but their process was entirely too long. I accepted another offer, but let the recruiter know. A couple years later, I was laid off from the other job, and later THAT DAY the recruiter called me and asked if I was still interested in that position... no interviews needed. Hired within the week.