You're right, the difference is important. I've been the tail end of the interview funnel when experimenting with our screening strictness. The emotional toll

You're right, the difference is important. I've been the tail end of the interview funnel when experimenting with our screening strictness. The emotional toll that less stringent screening had on my day-to-day work (faster, rapid, and high frequency on sites) was extremely high. It led to a month or two of burnout as the lead engineer on the team, despite probably leading to finding a hire sooner. The cost is, in my opinion, immeasurable.