{{{{{{{{pkq}}}}}}}}} I'm so sorry to hear about such a negative interview!! I agree with you - actually I was always told to Never air your previous employments dirty laundry, it can reflect negatively on you. I've only had 1 employer ask me about a previous employment environment and I just simply said I didn't wish to discuss it. Since I've been at my job since 1998 I have not a clue what the current interview practices are. If they really are this "assertive" maybe I'll just stay here in my current position fat and happy! I know you've been job-hunting for awhile and I'm keeping you in my thoughts that you find the right one for you. I agree with Salsa: an interview is a 2-way street and it sounds like this "street" was in a bad neighbourhood!