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I'm sorry you had such a terrible experience! As others are saying, an interview is as much about them deciding if you are a good fit for them, as you deciding if they are a good fit for you. Interviews (even bad ones) are an opportunity to hone your skills, but if it's soul crushing sitting there, it's not like it's your job to stay!

As for the rudeness of the interviewer, I will add that sometimes great developers have terrible people skills, and sometimes those people get put on interview committees. One obnoxious person doesn't necessarily dictate the culture of an entire company. Go with your gut. If the position seems otherwise exceptional and it's just one rude person, consider giving them another shot, and if not, walk--either figuratively, or literally out of the interview.



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