Ask HN: Why has ghosting candidates become so prevalent

Re:Ask HN: Why has ghosting candidates become so prevalent by throwaway425933 on Wednesday August 07, 2024 @12:23AM (#41178217)

It is just better to assume that ghosting is usual practice and any deviation is a welcome change. You, as a candidate, are trying to make a sale. Buyer has not obligation to get back to you, just like when you take a quote from someone for home repairs.

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Re:Ask HN: Why has ghosting candidates become so prevalent by amerkhalid on Thursday August 08, 2024 @04:41PM (#41195999)

> just like when you take a quote from someone for home repairs.

Is that considered normal?

Maybe I am too polite but I always let contractors know if I am going with someone else or not proceeding with home repair.

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Re:Ask HN: Why has ghosting candidates become so prevalent by cableshaft on Sunday August 11, 2024 @11:11AM (#41216746)

I don't always get back to people after I get a quote from them, no. I do agree it's the nice thing to do, I just tend to be terrible about contacting people (outside of my job or friends) in general. Chances are good I put off contacting someone just to get that quote for months or possibly even years already.

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