u/CaptainLoneStarr

Just wanted to vent and whine a bit haha:

I applied for this senior dev position back in June. I scheduled an interview for today (07/21) back on June 25th. And just last week, I received two emails telling me where to meet and giving details on the interview. Funnily enough, this is the first state interview I've ever had set to be in person, after around 4 total interviews through the years for various positions I got offered/didn't.

I showed up today, paid for parking, and then checked in with security in the lobby. Three people came down and all introduced themselves (I could tell two of them seemed pretty disinterested, but figured it was from getting stuck doing a bunch of these interviews). Then the first person said "unfortunately due to budget cuts, we're no longer considering anyone for the position".

I honestly didn't even think a state position could get cancelled that late in the process, but that's obviously not the case. I tucked tail and went home after the shortest interview I've ever had.

That's the end of my tale. I'd love to hear stories from anyone else -- so I can wallow for the day and get back to normal life tomorrow.

Would anyone happen to know if I apply to a position externally, but as a current employee of another agency, will my current one still be able to hold me if I accept the position?

And another thing I was curious about: if I were to leave my position in the commonwealth whilst still in consideration for an external position, would that throw any wrenches in the process if I were chosen/accepted the position?

Thanks!