I had an interview all set up at Hotel A. Hotel A also owns Hotel B down the street. Hotel B called to offer me an interview, as well. I tried to put both interviews on the same day. Both places are about an hour away.
Hotel B got all weird about it and let me know they'd be checking with Hotel A to see what their intentions were. I was merely trying to be open about scheduling my interview. Hotel B left a bad taste in my mouth after their phone call. An hour after getting off the phone with Hotel B, Hotel A canceled my interview. I immediately call Hotel B and ask if he had caused a problem. He said he did reach out because both hotels were not supposed to get the same candidates.
WTH why do companies assume you won't look into multiple positions? I canceled my interview with Hotel B because now I'm grossed out by the toxic stuff
Years ago, I applied to two competing internships and a lady got mad at me. I just assumed it was because it was for some dirt rag called VOGUE so she'd have to have a bit of an attitude.
Hotel B seemed surprised that I would cancel on some place that f'd me over.