Initially, I played some phone/email tag with a recruiter, who didn't seem to be listening to my messages or reading my emails, as I was providing possible interview times but couldn't get any confirmation. Then I received an email notification of a calendar appointment for a time when I was not supposed to be available and missing key details like WHERE I was supposed to be. Luckily, I was able to make the time work, and I knew the location from outside sources. When I arrived I faced an elevator accessed by an electronic card and an intercom that no one answered. I sneaked into the elevator behind an employee who was leaving and went up to the fourth floor. The office was a colorful zoo of unprofessional-looking people and desk clutter, which goes with their google-esque business philosophy, I guess. Made me a little seasick. I spoke with two supervisors who asked me garden-variety interview questions and had me talk about my work experience. I probably came off like a dork, being the only guy in the building with a tie on (I had just come from my current, more conservative, job), and using a lot of military/institutional jargon rather than showing that I had a personality, which I do, by the way. If there were a moment that sealed my fate, it was probably when, having been asked what I think LivingSocial does, I said "It's like Groupon, right?" I could sense they both wanted to do a facepalm, but restrained themselves. Basically, I failed to do my research on the company and it showed. While I didn't think it was a completely horrible interview (I was a bit off my game, though), I came away with the realization that I probably need a more traditional work environment, and they probably aren't interested in a square like me, who is pushing 40 and old enough to be most of their dads--including one of my interviewers, who sported a "faux hawk" --ugh. (I am not alleging age discrimination here, by the way, just talking about communication / culture differences) The other interviewer was a lady about my age, so I may have inadvertently directed too much attention her direction, assuming she was the boss. Plus, you know, faux hawk. All in all, they were nice, and the people working there seemed happy. I was amazed to hear about their 8% turnover rate (it's mostly a call center and the industry norm is over 100%), and clearly they are doing something right. I was interesting in the opportunity to get into their organization, which may have serious growth potential, but I couldn't quite drink the "kool aid" to the degree that working in a "fun" (possibly annoying) place is worth ten grand less than the industry average. No matter, though, they didn't hire me, and I don't take it too hard, since they said they had a lot of applicants (which I tend to believe, and if it was a lie, it was a very thoughtful lie). Were I to do it over again, I'd take it more seriously and try to show that I take myself less seriously. I would do my research, present myself more enthusiastically, and ditch the tie.