The process started smoothly: Recruiter call Interview with VP of Engineering HR interview Advanced frontend take-home assignment The take-home task was described as “finishable in a day,” but realistically required 30+ hours. I submitted everything on time and in the requested format. After submission, I waited one week with no update. When I followed up, the recruiter said there were delays because engineers needed more time to review it and also contacted my references. After that, communication stopped completely. It has now been three weeks with no feedback or decision, which made this one of the most disappointing interview experiences I’ve had. The process felt slow, communication was inconsistent, and the assignment was not respectful of candidates’ time.