I have decided that I will end any interviews where the process does not feel right. That means I will not work anywhere that requires leetcode, whiteboarding, live coding, take home tasks, or other exercises that have no bearing on my actual job or thirty years of verifiable past performance. These are all an insulting waste of my time, and I will have none of it anymore. They only demonstrate the willingness to squander enthusiasm and ability.
When enough people walk away from these interviews, they will get the message and the status quo will change. In the meantime, I will continue working for shops that do not feel the need to use such abusive interview tactics.
When enough people walk away from these interviews, they will get the message and the status quo will change. In the meantime, I will continue working for shops that do not feel the need to use such abusive interview tactics.