I like a lot of the stories here on antiwork so I thought I would write one of my own
I interviewed for this job in around 2012/2013 time frame. Reading the description and talking with the recruiter it did seem like something I would be interested in. Then the interview began.
It was a video conference with four people in the room. I can tell they all have a copy of my resume and are reviewing. We do the basic salutations and the first thing that is talked about is they see I have my Network+ certification. I was asked when I got it and I said 2005. This was followed with a sigh and this guy said we were looking for someone with a more updated version. I told him I understand but, in all honesty, other than everything being faster today, what has really changed? Well, he couldn’t answer the question. I could tell he was now flustered. This same individual proceeded to be a complete dick throughout the rest of interview. He then asked me if I was willing to get another certification and then added “or is that beneath you?” I looked at the group and said “I want to thank you all for this opportunity, but I will no longer be interested in this position.” The other three in the room asked me to hold on a second. They put me on mute but I could still see what was going on. The dick stood up and pointed at them seemingly angry and stormed out of the room.
When they came back on audio, I asked a simple question. If I was to take this job, who would be my manager? They said the guy that just walked out. I laughed and then asked what happened to the guy that I would be replacing and how long was he there. They said he left and it was less than two months. I then asked what about the guy before him? They said about the same. I said I think your real problem just stormed out of the room.
I thanked these men one last time and said I would absolutely never be interested in a position at your company and wished them luck in their search.
They did reach out to me about 3 days later with an offer letter. It was for the Managers position. They had fired him. I thanked them once again but still declined.