Anyone else getting ghosted by companies after final round interviews?

The vast majority of job seekers have experienced silence after a final round interview, so you're definitely not alone. It's frustrating because you've invested time and emotional energy, and you deserve basic courtesy. Companies sometimes ghost because hiring decisions get delayed, budget freezes happen, or the person managing communication just drops the ball - not necessarily because you didn't get the job. Sometimes they're still deciding between candidates and don't want to close the door on anyone yet.

What helps is sending a polite follow-up email about a week after your final interview if you haven't heard anything. Keep it brief, reference the specific role and date you interviewed, and ask for a timeline. If another week passes with no response, it's reasonable to assume they're not interested or disorganized enough that you wouldn't want to work there anyway. In the meantime, keep applying elsewhere and don't put your job search on hold waiting for them. You'll feel less helpless when you're actively moving forward with other opportunities.