I purchased quite a few pairs of Allen Edmonds for a new job last year, but... turns out the company decided to say the hell with going into the office, so we're remote now.

Hendrix Wingtip Oxford in Black (11D), Siena Medallion Oxford in Chili Brown (11D), Eli Penny Loafers in Chili Brown (11.5D), Park Aves in Navy Blue (11.5D), Denali Penny Loafers in Chili Brown (11.5D), Payton Suede Penny Loafer in a light Ice Gray color (11D).

Tried listing on eBay a few months ago but never had luck, so they're just sitting.

I have a 1.5 year old Pekingese, and he has been getting ear infections from yeast buildup.

My vet recommended changing his diet. He currently eats Science Diet (Chicken recipe) with a little bit of boiled 90-10 ground beef or chicken breast.

My vet mentioned lamb, rabbit, fish, pork, etc. as viable alternatives, but what do you give your Peke? My Peke is a bit picky...

I see Science Diet makes a sensitive skin/stomach recipe with Salmon… I was leaning in that direction with Sardines, possibly? But is that too much fish?

Thanks in advance!

Looking for objective feedback because I'm probably too close to the situation at this point. Not sure if I am just being strung along while they talk to another candidate or if there is indeed internal delays holding them up from giving me an offer.

Here's the timeline:

Monday, April 20th

• Referred into the company by a former colleague who had previously worked with a senior leader involved in the hiring process (the 2 hiring managers' boss).
• She reached out to him and sent my resume.
• Later that day, contacted by recruiter to schedule interview.

Tuesday, April 21st

• Met with recruiter to discuss my background and the role
• Was on the fence about pushing me up to a more senior role and said he'd chat with Hiring Manager
• Was told I'd hear back by 4/24

Friday, April 24th

• Followed up with recruiter
• He sent over a request for times to meet with the Hiring Manager

Wednesday, April 29th

• Met with the Hiring Manager.
• Interview went well - went over time by a few minutes.
• During the process, the Hiring Manager indicated they were considering me for a more senior role than the one originally discussed because of my background and experience.
• This was one of the strongest positive signals I received throughout the process.
• When I sent my thank you note to the recruiter (to be shared with hiring manager), a few hours later, I received a note that she was impressed by my background and wanted to move me forward to the next round.
• Set-up time for next round interviews - later in the day, they followed up stating that they wanted me to do a case.

Friday, May 1st

• Met with another senior leader on the team (second Hiring Manager)
• Met with a Sr. Director from a cross-functional department - completed case study/exercise (went above and beyond and put together a really strong deck even though it wasn't a requirement)
• Both interviews went over time by a few minutes.

Wednesday, May 6th

• Followed up with recruiter for an update
• Recruiter told me Hiring Manager was at a conference so responses would be delayed - said he'd have a more concrete update when she was back on Friday.

Monday, May 11th

• Followed up with recruiter.
• Received feedback through the recruiter that both the senior leader and cross-functional director/second hiring manager had provided nothing but positive feedback.
• Recruiter also told me I was the first candidate to complete those interviews and that there were still additional candidates working through the process this week before making a decision. He reached out to the hiring manager about next steps but no response, he said. Said he would reach out when he had a more concrete update.

Wednesday, May 20th

• Invited to a final interview with the senior leader overseeing the department (who my former colleague referred me to).

Thursday, May 21st

• I came across a recent candidate review/post on Glassdoor from someone who was interviewing for the same role. According to their post, they met with the Hiring Manager but were ultimately passed on because they lacked direct industry experience.

Friday, May 22nd (Before Memorial Day Weekend!)

• Completed final interview with that senior leader.
• Interview ran over the scheduled time.
• Conversation felt more conversational than interrogative.
• Discussed industry trends, organizational strategy, AI, team structure, and the role itself.
• Received additional clarity around the scope of the position.
• At the end of the interview, I was told I would hear back "very shortly."
• When I sent thank you note to recruiter, he said he was meeting with the hiring manager later in the day and imagined he would not have an update until next week as other conversations were wrapping up.
• I was also told there were a couple of remaining conversations wrapping up.

Thursday, May 28th

• I followed up with the recruiter for a status update.
• Recruiter responded to my follow-up.
• Recruiter indicated I was "absolutely a finalist"
• Recruiter explained there was only one remaining conversation left to complete (assume he meant interview?) early next week.
• Recruiter also noted that even if the team were ready to extend me an offer, they wouldn't be able to as there were some internal holds on extending offers. (thought this was oddly specific and interesting of him to share?)

Wednesday, June 3rd

• Still no update - but I checked LinkedIn, and I saw the recruiter was laid off on Friday, 5/29. I did a little more digging on LinkedIn, and I saw that all of the "contingent recruiters" at the company were laid off.
• Sent follow up to recruiter's last email to me as well looped in coordinator

Thursday, June 4th

• New recruiter reaches out to me via a separate email chain - introduces herself, said previous recruiter would no longer be supporting the position, told me she would reach out shortly with an update and the team was calibrating a bit but int he meantime, to let her know if there is anything pressing on my end such as final interviews, offers, etc..
• Sent a reply and that was that. Nothing since!

Looking for objective feedback because I'm probably too close to the situation at this point. Not sure if I am just being strung along while they talk to another candidate or if there is indeed internal delays holding them up from giving me an offer.

Here's the timeline:

Monday, April 20th

• Referred into the company by a former colleague who had previously worked with a senior leader involved in the hiring process (the 2 hiring managers' boss).
• She reached out to him and sent my resume.
• Later that day, contacted by recruiter to schedule interview.

Tuesday, April 21st

• Met with recruiter to discuss my background and the role
• Was on the fence about pushing me up to a more senior role and said he'd chat with Hiring Manager
• Was told I'd hear back by 4/24

Friday, April 24th

• Followed up with recruiter
• He sent over a request for times to meet with the Hiring Manager

Wednesday, April 29th

• Met with the Hiring Manager.
• Interview went well - went over time by a few minutes.
• During the process, the Hiring Manager indicated they were considering me for a more senior role than the one originally discussed because of my background and experience.
• This was one of the strongest positive signals I received throughout the process.
• When I sent my thank you note to the recruiter (to be shared with hiring manager), a few hours later, I received a note that she was impressed by my background and wanted to move me forward to the next round.
• Set-up time for next round interviews - later in the day, they followed up stating that they wanted me to do a case.

Friday, May 1st

• Met with another senior leader on the team (second Hiring Manager)
• Met with a Sr. Director from a cross-functional department - completed case study/exercise (went above and beyond and put together a really strong deck even though it wasn't a requirement)
• Both interviews went over time by a few minutes.

Wednesday, May 6th

• Followed up with recruiter for an update
• Recruiter told me Hiring Manager was at a conference so responses would be delayed - said he'd have a more concrete update when she was back on Friday.

Monday, May 11th

• Followed up with recruiter.
• Received feedback through the recruiter that both the senior leader and cross-functional director/second hiring manager had provided nothing but positive feedback.
• Recruiter also told me I was the first candidate to complete those interviews and that there were still additional candidates working through the process this week before making a decision. He reached out to the hiring manager about next steps but no response, he said. Said he would reach out when he had a more concrete update.

Wednesday, May 20th

• Invited to a final interview with the senior leader overseeing the department (who my former colleague referred me to).

Thursday, May 21st

• I came across a recent candidate review/post on Glassdoor from someone who was interviewing for the same role. According to their post, they met with the Hiring Manager but were ultimately passed on because they lacked direct industry experience.

Friday, May 22nd (Before Memorial Day Weekend!)

• Completed final interview with that senior leader.
• Interview ran over the scheduled time.
• Conversation felt more conversational than interrogative.
• Discussed industry trends, organizational strategy, AI, team structure, and the role itself.
• Received additional clarity around the scope of the position.
• At the end of the interview, I was told I would hear back "very shortly."
• When I sent thank you note to recruiter, he said he was meeting with the hiring manager later in the day and imagined he would not have an update until next week as other conversations were wrapping up.
• I was also told there were a couple of remaining conversations wrapping up.

Thursday, May 28th

• I followed up with the recruiter for a status update.
• Recruiter responded to my follow-up.
• Recruiter indicated I was "absolutely a finalist"
• Recruiter explained there was only one remaining conversation left to complete (assume he meant interview?) early next week.
• Recruiter also noted that even if the team were ready to extend me an offer, they wouldn't be able to as there were some internal holds on extending offers. (thought this was oddly specific and interesting of him to share?)

Wednesday, June 3rd

• Still no update - but I checked LinkedIn, and I saw the recruiter was laid off on Friday, 5/29. I did a little more digging on LinkedIn, and I saw that all of the "contingent recruiters" at the company were laid off.
• Sent follow up to recruiter's last email to me as well looped in coordinator

Thursday, June 4th

• New recruiter reaches out to me via a separate email chain - introduces herself, said previous recruiter would no longer be supporting the position, told me she would reach out shortly with an update and the team was calibrating a bit but int he meantime, to let her know if there is anything pressing on my end such as final interviews, offers, etc..
• Sent a reply and that was that. Nothing since!

Looking for objective feedback because I'm probably too close to the situation at this point. Not sure if I am just being strung along while they talk to another candidate or if there is indeed internal delays holding them up from giving me an offer.

Here's the timeline:

Monday, April 20th

• Referred into the company by a former colleague who had previously worked with a senior leader involved in the hiring process (the 2 hiring managers' boss).
• She reached out to him and sent my resume.
• Later that day, contacted by recruiter to schedule interview.

Tuesday, April 21st

• Met with recruiter to discuss my background and the role
• Was on the fence about pushing me up to a more senior role and said he'd chat with Hiring Manager
• Was told I'd hear back by 4/24

Friday, April 24th

• Followed up with recruiter
• He sent over a request for times to meet with the Hiring Manager

Wednesday, April 29th

• Met with the Hiring Manager.
• Interview went well - went over time by a few minutes.
• During the process, the Hiring Manager indicated they were considering me for a more senior role than the one originally discussed because of my background and experience.
• This was one of the strongest positive signals I received throughout the process.
• When I sent my thank you note to the recruiter (to be shared with hiring manager), a few hours later, I received a note that she was impressed by my background and wanted to move me forward to the next round.
• Set-up time for next round interviews - later in the day, they followed up stating that they wanted me to do a case.

Friday, May 1st

• Met with another senior leader on the team (second Hiring Manager)
• Met with a Sr. Director from a cross-functional department - completed case study/exercise (went above and beyond and put together a really strong deck even though it wasn't a requirement)
• Both interviews went over time by a few minutes.

Wednesday, May 6th

• Followed up with recruiter for an update
• Recruiter told me Hiring Manager was at a conference so responses would be delayed - said he'd have a more concrete update when she was back on Friday.

Monday, May 11th

• Followed up with recruiter.
• Received feedback through the recruiter that both the senior leader and cross-functional director/second hiring manager had provided nothing but positive feedback.
• Recruiter also told me I was the first candidate to complete those interviews and that there were still additional candidates working through the process this week before making a decision. He reached out to the hiring manager about next steps but no response, he said. Said he would reach out when he had a more concrete update.

Wednesday, May 20th

• Invited to a final interview with the senior leader overseeing the department (who my former colleague referred me to).

Thursday, May 21st

• I came across a recent candidate review/post on Glassdoor from someone who was interviewing for the same role. According to their post, they met with the Hiring Manager but were ultimately passed on because they lacked direct industry experience.

Friday, May 22nd (Before Memorial Day Weekend!)

• Completed final interview with that senior leader.
• Interview ran over the scheduled time.
• Conversation felt more conversational than interrogative.
• Discussed industry trends, organizational strategy, AI, team structure, and the role itself.
• Received additional clarity around the scope of the position.
• At the end of the interview, I was told I would hear back "very shortly."
• When I sent thank you note to recruiter, he said he was meeting with the hiring manager later in the day and imagined he would not have an update until next week as other conversations were wrapping up.
• I was also told there were a couple of remaining conversations wrapping up.

Thursday, May 28th

• I followed up with the recruiter for a status update.
• Recruiter responded to my follow-up.
• Recruiter indicated I was "absolutely a finalist"
• Recruiter explained there was only one remaining conversation left to complete (assume he meant interview?) early next week.
• Recruiter also noted that even if the team were ready to extend me an offer, they wouldn't be able to as there were some internal holds on extending offers. (thought this was oddly specific and interesting of him to share?)

Wednesday, June 3rd

• Still no update - but I checked LinkedIn, and I saw the recruiter was laid off on Friday, 5/29. I did a little more digging on LinkedIn, and I saw that all of the "contingent recruiters" at the company were laid off.
• Sent follow up to recruiter's last email to me as well looped in coordinator

Thursday, June 4th

• New recruiter reaches out to me via a separate email chain - introduces herself, said previous recruiter would no longer be supporting the position, told me she would reach out shortly with an update and the team was calibrating a bit but int he meantime, to let her know if there is anything pressing on my end such as final interviews, offers, etc..
• Sent a reply and that was that. Nothing since!

Looking for objective feedback because I'm probably too close to the situation at this point. Not sure if I am just being strung along while they talk to another candidate or if there is indeed internal delays holding them up from giving me an offer.

Here's the timeline:

Monday, April 20th

• Referred into the company by a former colleague who had previously worked with a senior leader involved in the hiring process (the 2 hiring managers' boss).
• She reached out to him and sent my resume.
• Later that day, contacted by recruiter to schedule interview.

Tuesday, April 21st

• Met with recruiter to discuss my background and the role
• Was on the fence about pushing me up to a more senior role and said he'd chat with Hiring Manager
• Was told I'd hear back by 4/24

Friday, April 24th

• Followed up with recruiter
• He sent over a request for times to meet with the Hiring Manager

Wednesday, April 29th

• Met with the Hiring Manager.
• Interview went well - went over time by a few minutes.
• During the process, the Hiring Manager indicated they were considering me for a more senior role than the one originally discussed because of my background and experience.
• This was one of the strongest positive signals I received throughout the process.
• When I sent my thank you note to the recruiter (to be shared with hiring manager), a few hours later, I received a note that she was impressed by my background and wanted to move me forward to the next round.
• Set-up time for next round interviews - later in the day, they followed up stating that they wanted me to do a case.

Friday, May 1st

• Met with another senior leader on the team (second Hiring Manager)
• Met with a Sr. Director from a cross-functional department - completed case study/exercise (went above and beyond and put together a really strong deck even though it wasn't a requirement)
• Both interviews went over time by a few minutes.

Wednesday, May 6th

• Followed up with recruiter for an update
• Recruiter told me Hiring Manager was at a conference so responses would be delayed - said he'd have a more concrete update when she was back on Friday.

Monday, May 11th

• Followed up with recruiter.
• Received feedback through the recruiter that both the senior leader and cross-functional director/second hiring manager had provided nothing but positive feedback.
• Recruiter also told me I was the first candidate to complete those interviews and that there were still additional candidates working through the process this week before making a decision. He reached out to the hiring manager about next steps but no response, he said. Said he would reach out when he had a more concrete update.

Wednesday, May 20th

• Invited to a final interview with the senior leader overseeing the department (who my former colleague referred me to).

Thursday, May 21st

• I came across a recent candidate review/post on Glassdoor from someone who was interviewing for the same role. According to their post, they met with the Hiring Manager but were ultimately passed on because they lacked direct industry experience.

Friday, May 22nd (Before Memorial Day Weekend!)

• Completed final interview with that senior leader.
• Interview ran over the scheduled time.
• Conversation felt more conversational than interrogative.
• Discussed industry trends, organizational strategy, AI, team structure, and the role itself.
• Received additional clarity around the scope of the position.
• At the end of the interview, I was told I would hear back "very shortly."
• When I sent thank you note to recruiter, he said he was meeting with the hiring manager later in the day and imagined he would not have an update until next week as other conversations were wrapping up.
• I was also told there were a couple of remaining conversations wrapping up.

Thursday, May 28th

• I followed up with the recruiter for a status update.
• Recruiter responded to my follow-up.
• Recruiter indicated I was "absolutely a finalist"
• Recruiter explained there was only one remaining conversation left to complete (assume he meant interview?) early next week.
• Recruiter also noted that even if the team were ready to extend me an offer, they wouldn't be able to as there were some internal holds on extending offers. (thought this was oddly specific and interesting of him to share?)

Wednesday, June 3rd

• Still no update - but I checked LinkedIn, and I saw the recruiter was laid off on Friday, 5/29. I did a little more digging on LinkedIn, and I saw that all of the "contingent recruiters" at the company were laid off.
• Sent follow up to recruiter's last email to me as well looped in coordinator

Thursday, June 4th

• New recruiter reaches out to me via a separate email chain - introduces herself, said previous recruiter would no longer be supporting the position, told me she would reach out shortly with an update and the team was calibrating a bit but int he meantime, to let her know if there is anything pressing on my end such as final interviews, offers, etc..
• Sent a reply and that was that. Nothing since!

Looking for objective feedback because I'm probably too close to the situation at this point. Not sure if I am just being strung along while they talk to another candidate or if there is indeed internal delays holding them up from giving me an offer.

Here's the timeline:

Monday, April 20th

• Referred into the company by a former colleague who had previously worked with a senior leader involved in the hiring process (the 2 hiring managers' boss).
• She reached out to him and sent my resume.
• Later that day, contacted by recruiter to schedule interview.

Tuesday, April 21st

• Met with recruiter to discuss my background and the role
• Was on the fence about pushing me up to a more senior role and said he'd chat with Hiring Manager
• Was told I'd hear back by 4/24

Friday, April 24th

• Followed up with recruiter
• He sent over a request for times to meet with the Hiring Manager

Wednesday, April 29th

• Met with the Hiring Manager.
• Interview went well - went over time by a few minutes.
• During the process, the Hiring Manager indicated they were considering me for a more senior role than the one originally discussed because of my background and experience.
• This was one of the strongest positive signals I received throughout the process.
• When I sent my thank you note to the recruiter (to be shared with hiring manager), a few hours later, I received a note that she was impressed by my background and wanted to move me forward to the next round.
• Set-up time for next round interviews - later in the day, they followed up stating that they wanted me to do a case.

Friday, May 1st

• Met with another senior leader on the team (second Hiring Manager)
• Met with a Sr. Director from a cross-functional department - completed case study/exercise (went above and beyond and put together a really strong deck even though it wasn't a requirement)
• Both interviews went over time by a few minutes.

Wednesday, May 6th

• Followed up with recruiter for an update
• Recruiter told me Hiring Manager was at a conference so responses would be delayed - said he'd have a more concrete update when she was back on Friday.

Monday, May 11th

• Followed up with recruiter.
• Received feedback through the recruiter that both the senior leader and cross-functional director/second hiring manager had provided nothing but positive feedback.
• Recruiter also told me I was the first candidate to complete those interviews and that there were still additional candidates working through the process this week before making a decision. He reached out to the hiring manager about next steps but no response, he said. Said he would reach out when he had a more concrete update.

Wednesday, May 20th

• Invited to a final interview with the senior leader overseeing the department (who my former colleague referred me to).

Thursday, May 21st

• I came across a recent candidate review/post on Glassdoor from someone who was interviewing for the same role. According to their post, they met with the Hiring Manager but were ultimately passed on because they lacked direct industry experience.

Friday, May 22nd (Before Memorial Day Weekend!)

• Completed final interview with that senior leader.
• Interview ran over the scheduled time.
• Conversation felt more conversational than interrogative.
• Discussed industry trends, organizational strategy, AI, team structure, and the role itself.
• Received additional clarity around the scope of the position.
• At the end of the interview, I was told I would hear back "very shortly."
• When I sent thank you note to recruiter, he said he was meeting with the hiring manager later in the day and imagined he would not have an update until next week as other conversations were wrapping up.
• I was also told there were a couple of remaining conversations wrapping up.

Thursday, May 28th

• I followed up with the recruiter for a status update.
• Recruiter responded to my follow-up.
• Recruiter indicated I was "absolutely a finalist"
• Recruiter explained there was only one remaining conversation left to complete (assume he meant interview?) early next week.
• Recruiter also noted that even if the team were ready to extend me an offer, they wouldn't be able to as there were some internal holds on extending offers. (thought this was oddly specific and interesting of him to share?)

Wednesday, June 3rd

• Still no update - but I checked LinkedIn, and I saw the recruiter was laid off on Friday, 5/29. I did a little more digging on LinkedIn, and I saw that all of the "contingent recruiters" at the company were laid off.
• Sent follow up to recruiter's last email to me as well looped in coordinator

Thursday, June 4th

• New recruiter reaches out to me via a separate email chain - introduces herself, said previous recruiter would no longer be supporting the position, told me she would reach out shortly with an update and the team was calibrating a bit but int he meantime, to let her know if there is anything pressing on my end such as final interviews, offers, etc..
• Sent a reply and that was that. Nothing since!

Looking for objective feedback because I'm probably too close to the situation at this point.

Here's the timeline:

Monday, April 20th

• Referred into the company by a former colleague who had previously worked with a senior leader involved in the hiring process (the 2 hiring managers' boss).
• She reached out to him and sent my resume.
• Later that day, contacted by recruiter to schedule interview.

Tuesday, April 21st

• Met with recruiter to discuss my background and the role
• Was on the fence about pushing me up to a more senior role and said he'd chat with Hiring Manager
• Was told I'd hear back by 4/24

Friday, April 24th

• Followed up with recruiter
• He sent over a request for times to meet with the Hiring Manager

Wednesday, April 29th

• Met with the Hiring Manager.
• Interview went well - went over time by a few minutes.
• During the process, the Hiring Manager indicated they were considering me for a more senior role than the one originally discussed because of my background and experience.
• This was one of the strongest positive signals I received throughout the process.
• When I sent my thank you note to the recruiter (to be shared with hiring manager), a few hours later, I received a note that she was impressed by my background and wanted to move me forward to the next round.
• Set-up time for next round interviews - later in the day, they followed up stating that they wanted me to do a case.

Friday, May 1st

• Met with another senior leader on the team (second Hiring Manager)
• Met with a Sr. Director from a cross-functional department - completed case study/exercise (went above and beyond and put together a really strong deck even though it wasn't a requirement)
• Both interviews went over time by a few minutes.

Wednesday, May 6th

• Followed up with recruiter for an update
• Recruiter told me Hiring Manager was at a conference so responses would be delayed - said he'd have a more concrete update when she was back on Friday.

Monday, May 11th

• Followed up with recruiter.
• Received feedback through the recruiter that both the senior leader and cross-functional director/second hiring manager had provided nothing but positive feedback.
• Recruiter also told me I was the first candidate to complete those interviews and that there were still additional candidates working through the process this week before making a decision. He reached out to the hiring manager about next steps but no response, he said. Said he would reach out when he had a more concrete update.

Wednesday, May 20th

• Invited to a final interview with the senior leader overseeing the department (who my former colleague referred me to).

Friday, May 22nd (Before Memorial Day Weekend!)

• Completed final interview with that senior leader.
• Interview ran over the scheduled time.
• Conversation felt more conversational than interrogative.
• Discussed industry trends, organizational strategy, AI, team structure, and the role itself.
• Received additional clarity around the scope of the position.
• At the end of the interview, I was told I would hear back "very shortly."
• When I sent thank you note to recruiter, he said he was meeting with the hiring manager later in the day and imagined he would not have an update until next week as other conversations were wrapping up.
• I was also told there were a couple of remaining conversations wrapping up.

Thursday, May 28th

• I followed up with the recruiter for a status update.
• Recruiter responded to my follow-up.
• Recruiter indicated I was "absolutely a finalist"
• Recruiter explained there was only one remaining conversation left to complete (assume he meant interview?) early next week.
• Recruiter also noted that even if the team were ready to extend me an offer, they wouldn't be able to as there were some internal holds on extending offers.

TODAY

• At this point it has been nearly two weeks (not taking into account Memorial Day Weekend) since the final interview, and I have not received any updates.
• No rejection has been communicated.
• Communication was professional and responsive throughout the process.
• The most recent update remains that one final conversation needed to be completed before a decision could be made.

Additional Context

One additional data point that may or may not be relevant:

While waiting, I came across a recent candidate review/post from someone who appeared to have interviewed for the same role. According to their account, they met with the Hiring Manager but were ultimately passed on because they lacked direct industry experience.

My background is highly aligned with the role and industry, which made me wonder whether that requirement has already been heavily weighted in the process. Not sure if that's meaningful or completely irrelevant, but figured I'd include it for context.