Thanks for going the full four-round distance—it’s basically the JiBe decathlon, and you cleared all the hurdles. Now, onto the twist in the final round: the salary discussion. You’re right—we were aware of your expectations. But as every senior engineer knows, scope can shift once we dig into the architecture. We assessed fit, alignment, and role value holistically—call it a “real-time recalibration,” if you will. Some offers are functions of what’s possible, not just what’s preferred. As the great philosopher (or was it a hiring manager?) once said: “An offer isn’t a reward, it’s a match.” And this one just didn’t match, which is fair—we’d rather part ways than patch over a misalignment with sugar-coated figures. We’re still glad to have met a sharp mind who can walk the event loop and the interview loop with grace. Wishing you all the best in finding the perfect fit—for your skills and your salary calculator. May your next offer hit all the right brackets, The JiBe Team