“Too Much Hustle”: Job seeker cancels interview with top global company over...

In a surprising turn of events that has ignited debate across social media, a job seeker has revealed why they turned down an interview with one of the world’s top companies, not due to a better offer or lack of interest, but because of a recruiter’s relentless and overwhelming communication.

When Persistence Turns into Pressure

In a Reddit post titled “I canceled the interview!”, the anonymous job seeker described being bombarded with messages, emails, and calls over a span of just three days. The recruiter, who was representing a global tech giant, reportedly sent four emails, made 15 phone calls, and fired off 45 text messages — some as late as 10 PM.

“From Monday to Wednesday, this recruiter sent 4 emails, called 15 times, and texted me 45 times,” the post read. “I woke up to late-night texts and finally decided enough was enough.”

Multiple Conversations, Zero Boundaries

Despite already having three phone conversations and completing necessary email exchanges, the recruiter’s outreach did not let up. The job seeker noted that even when they returned one of the recruiter’s persistent calls, a different person answered the phone, further fueling their discomfort and suspicion.

“I contacted the interviewers directly, cancelled the interview, and sent a formal withdrawal email,” the candidate shared. “She still called me twice more after that. I blocked her number. Her behaviour turned me off from the company completely.”

Internet Backs the Decision

The post quickly gained traction online, with many users expressing support for the decision. “Called 15 times/texted 45 times is psychotic behavior,” one user commented. “Are you sure this was a legitimate recruiter?”

Another user quipped, “She missed her calling — should’ve been a telemarketer, not a recruiter.”

A Red Flag in a Red-Hot Job Market

In an era where candidate experience plays a key role in talent acquisition, this incident highlights the fine line between proactive communication and unprofessional persistence. For this job seeker, the recruiter’s excessive behavior served as a red flag, not just for the individual, but for the company she represented.