I interviewed at Adzerk

I don't mean to be rude, but why is this on HN? I mean, there's nothing wrong with it and its a nice read, but, I dunno, haven't we all had experiences like this? Is there some broader context I'm missing?

Interesting choice to use pastebin instead of the built in text submission.

Sometimes things just don't work out. It sounds like you had a good experience, but the end result wasn't what you'd hoped for. That happens.

Best of luck on whatever comes next.

Adzerk is a world-class team, between Nate, James, and the amazing people they've brought on board (it sounds like you met Patrick, too!). I wouldn't take any rejection personally; the opportunity to be interviewed there is validating enough.

A little strange to interview for a position that isn't open and then feel rejected when they reply they aren't going to create an opening for you. That would be the expected answer, I'd think.

I ran into something similar interviewing at an NYC lab; loved the culture, loved the pre-screening interview, team was great, did well at the interview, didn't get the offer. I couldn't be happier at my current job, however.

Just have to roll with the punches! It's a little Bioshock-y, but I'm a firm believer that regardless of where you are, things will end up pretty similarly.

When you asked people at Adzerk the questions you mention at the bottom of the paste, what did they say?

Good people have bad days!