I completed a three-round interview process that began professionally but deteriorated in the final stage. The last interview raised serious concerns about leadership standards and candidate experience. The interviewer arrived late and appeared disengaged, and instead of focusing on my qualifications, the conversation centered on power dynamics and internal conflict in a way that felt inappropriate for an interview setting. Despite this, I was asked to provide multiple references and put them through an extensive process. Ultimately, the role went to someone already familiar to the organization. The disconnect between the rigor expected of candidates and the lack of professionalism shown in return was striking, and left me with serious questions about how respect and leadership show up in practice at this company.