Initial Stages & Preparation The process began well; both HR and the Hiring Manager seemed solid. A staff member scheduled a three-hour, in-person interview—my first since before COVID. To prepare, I emailed ahead of time to ask about the dress code, but my inquiry was never returned. I decided to go formal anyway and even bought a new pair of nice shoes for the occasion. The Commute & Arrival The commute was the first red flag. The office is located in a different state within an industrial warehouse district. Depending on traffic near the local stadiums, a one-hour drive could easily turn into a two- or three-hour adventure . Upon arrival, I noticed the walls were covered in murals of famous athletes. Despite my suit, tie, and new shoes, I was greeted by a staff wearing shorts and jeans. I felt ridiculous being so overdressed and was perturbed that my dress code inquiry had been ignored. The Interview Process What was scheduled as a three-hour meeting turned into an exhausting five-hour ordeal. Panel Interview: I met with two people in person and one via video. They focused heavily on how I would value a collectible, which felt strangely irrelevant for a Rev Ops role. Finance Interview: I also met with a finance team member who clearly had not reviewed my resume beforehand; they spent the session coming up with questions on the fly while reading it in front of me. The Hiring Manager: Despite the length of the day and the distance I traveled, I never actually met with the Hiring Manager during the on-site. Technical Red Flags & Requirements The company’s data infrastructure was a major concern. Their data is disorganized, relying on Google Sheets to feed both Finance and Salesforce. Additionally, they require employees to be in the office 3 to 5 days a week, which was a deal-breaker given the stadium-adjacent commute. Outcome I chose not to follow up after the interview. They sent a formal rejection a couple of days later, though I would have politely declined had an offer been extended.