After dealing with scheduling issues because this company expects you to be available without offering flexibility or rescheduling options, I finally had my final-round interview set. But just 30 minutes before the interview last week, I was told that the role was being put on hold due to budget constraints. Today, I received an email saying they actually went with another candidate. I don’t understand why they couldn’t just be upfront from the start. I know these things happen, but giving false hope by saying they would reach out if funding allowed—especially after contacting my references, who gave glowing reviews—felt really unfair. If you're thinking about applying here, it’s something to keep in mind.