The interview process consisted of an initial recruiter screen followed by a virtual second-round interview with two production managers from the Gardena location. While the recruiter interaction was professional, the second interview felt unstructured and lacked professionalism, with limited clarity around role expectations, team processes, or long-term planning. During the discussion, the managers stated that the role offered no growth opportunities and openly acknowledged high turnover at the site. Combined with the compensation range published in the job listing, this reinforced concerns about the position and confirmed my decision not to proceed. The interview made it difficult to view this role as a legitimate career opportunity, as it appeared more likely to stall a career than launch one.