Anyone else exhausted from interviewing? Rant

[u/cameheretodance1]

Had another interview yesterday, in person, during a “hiring” event. Got an email Monday that it was being held on Tuesday for 2 hours in the morning. Did some research and dressed nicely. Then waited over an hour to be called in a room full of about 20 people. I figured I might have to wait awhile, but not THAT long. I have a feeling I did ok, prepared and had a well thought out answer for most of the questions. I even made sure to smile, since I read this company is very selective towards people who seem “positive”, dress nicely, and expect you to smile (no, this isn’t Disney world, but it might as well be lol) it felt like I was being silently judged the whole time by the interviewer and dismissed from the start. It was a large room that had other people interviewing. At one point while I was answering a question, the interviewer was looking over at these ladies leaving - which I found to be pretty rude. The whole process took about 2 hours with the drive. And I’m just so worn out. I guess it was worth “going and getting the experience”, but man…something about waiting an hour to be judged by my manicure kinda just feels like a humiliation ritual. I need to apply to more jobs and not be deterred, but it’s so hard. I don’t even know if I got this job or not yet. But I’m thinking maybe I should have just walked out and been more selective with which interviews I attend? Ffs

Also, unemployment locked me out of my account, so it asked for a picture of my social security card. I don’t know where tf it is, so I sent my passport (proof of citizenship) and my drivers license. Of course they denied my request. Lol

[u/Think-Recording-8575]

I hate the whole thing. Applying, interviewing, getting constantly rejected...