The recruitment process was a labyrinthine affair, characterized by a multi-layered structure that stretched across a couple of months. Weeks would pass between leaving me in the dark. While the technical interviews were generally straightforward and objective, the process was further complicated by the inclusion of what appeared to be politically charged and psychologically probing interviews, albeit disguised under various euphemistic titles. These latter stages were subjective assessments, leaving me feeling vulnerable to the whims and biases of the interviewers. The lack of transparency and the prolonged periods of silence created a sense of unease, transforming what should have been an exciting opportunity in an established organization.