"Don't treat them like scum and spend the time with them, even though it might take 10x or more of your time." Absolutely agree. I have 3 recruiters I've work

"Don't treat them like scum and spend the time with them, even though it might take 10x or more of your time." Absolutely agree. I have 3 recruiters I've worked with for several years - each one has gotten interviews that either ended in an offer or a pass, but none ended up with actual employment. But they've consistently worked to find things that fit my interests over the years, and in turn I give them advice about how to better work with talent. Now I'm off the market as a remote consultant working for a couple startups they all seemed to genuinely wish me well.