You're not allowed to even think of other companies. They want 100% loyalty from you before you start working.

Had an interview a couple days ago. For a local manufacturing place. One of the questions during the initial screening call was "Are you applying any where else or have offers from other companies?" Of course I said no. Got a "thank you, we'll do a 2nd interview next week."

But damn. Not only do they want your life when you start working for them. They want you to prove loyalty by not even thinking of anyone else before you start working for them.

To top it off, got an email today. The role has been filled already. So they don't want me to consider another job, but they're allowed to consider other applicants? Companies have lost their minds.