Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and for your interest in joining Galactic Fed. I'm one of the Managing Partners here, and I wanted to personally acknowledge your message. We truly understand and respect your perspective. Once a candidate has been selected for a role, we’re unfortunately unable to continue processing additional applicants, as the position is officially closed. In your case, the selected candidate applied earlier and was processed accordingly; hence, the timing discrepancy you mentioned. Also, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’ve implemented a written assessment to help us fairly and consistently evaluate candidates' technical skills, something that can be challenging to fully gauge during a short interview. While we know this doesn’t change the outcome, we genuinely appreciate the time and effort you invested in the process. If you'd like more specific feedback on your application, you're welcome to reach out to us at hello@galacticfed.com. And of course, we encourage you to check back regularly on our Careers page for new opportunities. Thanks again for your interest, and we wish you all the best in your job search.