Exact_Instruction_3's journey

Today, I experienced something I never thought I would: I walked out of a job interview. I've been unemployed and actively searching for work, so when I was invited to interview for an administrative assistant position at a company with several concerning employee reviews, I hesitated. My husband had read the reviews and warned me, but I wanted to form my own opinion. He drove me there and waited outside. Upon entering, I found myself in a huge, almost empty conference room that felt like a relic from the early 2000s. It was dead silent, and I was completely alone, which made me uncomfortable right away. I almost left then, but I convinced myself to stay. The interview began with two people coming in to ask me questions, and then they left. Next, another two people came in, and I was bombarded with questions that had nothing to do with the administrative role I applied for. Instead of discussing my day-to-day responsibilities, they asked if I had experience with payroll, recruiting, and handling demanding jobs. I was confused about what the position actually entailed. The format felt more like an interrogation than a standard interview, with different people rotating in and out, questioning me without providing clarity. After the second group finished, one of them mentioned getting a third person to interview me. That was it for me. Four people had already interviewed me, and I still had no idea what the job was about. I decided I couldn't sit through another round. I grabbed my belongings and walked out without saying a word. As I left, I felt a rush of empowerment, but afterward, guilt crept in. I’ve applied to countless jobs and know how tough the market is, so part of me wondered if I had just thrown away an opportunity. But should I have to endure an uncomfortable interview process without clear answers? I’m curious if anyone else has ever walked out of an interview because something felt off, and whether they regretted it or felt relieved.