I guess I'll be one voice in the other direction -- I agree with the friend: if deep down you know you're just exploring, you should cut it off before the in-pe

I guess I'll be one voice in the other direction -- I agree with the friend: if deep down you know you're just exploring, you should cut it off before the in-person if they are flying you out. Interviewing is stressful for the interviewers, too, and nobody wants to pay $400~ and spend a day of their time, too, for you to have a field trip to update your feel for the market.