While everyone I interacted with appeared genuinely nice and polite, reflecting on the entire interview process reveals a clear insensitivity. I applied for the Market Research Analyst position, a role offering a $70-80K salary, significant given the extensive selection process that ensued. This process not only stretched over a month and a half but also encompassed four distinct interview rounds. Being based in New York, my first encounter was a 30-minute phone interview with HR, as the company is located in Boston. The subsequent round was a technical Zoom interview with the direct supervisors for the position, lasting more than an hour. It included not only technical and behavioral questions but also a presentation of a market research case assignment I had prepared over three to four hours. The third round, a mix of technical and behavioral assessments, involved the UK team and lasted another 30 minutes. The final round, lasting 2 full hours, took place in-person at their Boston office. Although initially asked to appear in person, they later offered the option for a remote interview. Believing it beneficial for them to meet me face-to-face, I chose to take the day off and travel, incurring all related expenses (flights, taxis, etc.). The two intensive hours of back-to-back meetings with various department teams included also interviews with people I had previously talked to. The brief rejection email arrived a week and a half later, mentioning an exceptionally competitive candidate pool that year… In retrospect, while no explicit job offer was ever promised, the depth of the interview process and the positive feedback led me to genuinely believe my candidacy was nearly a foregone conclusion, especially after being invited for an in-person meeting. Unfortunately, not only was this assumption incorrect, but they also failed to reimburse any expenses for my trip to Boston, despite my inquiry. Therefore, prospective candidate, be aware: this organization is not only willing to spend as many resources as needed to find the perfect candidate for an $70-80K position; they will have no problem spending yours either.