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Even though you are new, you do have options. You can choose not to play these games with them.

After I was out of the industry for a while, I came back and worked with an old boss of mine. As the project ended, he gave me the advice to resurrect some of the cockiness I had in the past.

Be relaxed, be yourself, and worry less about getting THAT job and more about advancing yourself. There are always other jobs you can get. You can not, however get your dignity or pride back.

You can always freelance, develop independently, or do one off jobs to make the bills.