This didn't really have anything to do with idea and opportunity cost vs. job. It was about cultural differences. I interviewed outside my network (to avoid b

This didn't really have anything to do with idea and opportunity cost vs. job. It was about cultural differences. I interviewed outside my network (to avoid burning bridges for saying no). At the time--I found the process distasteful as they ignored what I had been conditioned to value most about myself. I'm thankful I did get offers and was welcomed into these organizations. But I did feel devalued and this is no way to walk into an organization. This further motivated me to keep rocking it on my own.