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Nathan Oliver's avatar

I've also had this in a slightly different scenario recently, when asking building contractors to price up projects for clients. Building Contractors come out and meet with the clients and myself, say they are interested in the project and then totally ghost me. I have no idea why. It is disrepectful and also a waste of everyone's time and energy. It also reflects badly on me as well. If you are not interested or have changed your mind this is fine but all it takes is a quick conversation to let me and everyone else know, so we know where we stand and can then look at other options...

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Marilyn's avatar

In my view ghosting is just a reflection of how technology contributes to poor communication. It's so much easier to text, email, etc, instead of meeting in person. Zoom doesn't count either--you can present a version of yourself that isn't true. Why would you go to work for anyone you couldn't meet in person, and vice versa, why should they hire you or date you? Make more of an effort, and your results will be better.

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