Lifebushido's hiring process is very unique. First of all, there are a lot of steps. It's not a simple "click apply" and you're done. The thing is, they're doing this because, if you're hired, you have to be VERY good at following directions and following through on multi-step processes. The other things is, they (at least seem to) care about your personal goals and they want to find a good place where you truly fit according to your personality/skill set. Because of this, there's also a 30-day social "triangle" or small group you're supposed to be a part of for the pre-hiring period. To a lot of people, this triangle is annoying and tedious. It is required, but none of the work is paid because it is "social." There are a lot of person growth topics addressed in this period, which you are expected to really think about and work on. If you know who you are, where you're going, and HATE to get caught up in personal-growth questions for potential employers, don't bother applying. If you are unsure of this OR really enjoy delving deeper into what you may or may not already know about yourself, this is a great place to start. I actually really enjoyed being a part of a triangle, hearing the stories of my group members and learning more about them and myself. This part of the process also lets the company learn about you and see where you'd fit best. Once you've at least gotten started with forming a triangle, you will have two phone interviews. The first is with the CEO, Steve, who basically just checks to make sure your phone reception is clear (this is a virtual company, so voice clarity is important) and asks you some personal questions about your background, your goals, etc. It is fairly quick. The CEO likes to go fast on calls and keep things very efficient. The second interview is with someone from the team you are actually applying with. Again, you go over your background, why you're interested in the role, how your triangle is going, etc. The lady I spoke with was VERY friendly and great to talk to. She was also very inviting and made sure I had everything I needed to make the right decision. If they want to hire you, they'll email you either at the beginning of the month (that's when they officially hire someone from payroll's standpoint), or about four days before you said you could start, whichever comes first. All in all, it can take 4-5 weeks to get hired, and you'll be doing a lot over that time. If you're looking for a flexible job with a company that understands when you have personal-life issues come up, it's probably worth it. Overall, it took a lot of time, but it was generally enjoyable. I can see how someone might get frustrated with all the work you have to put in before you're even hired, but again, there's a lot of people that this job would be wonderful for, so don't write it off just because of that.